Heartbreak after 'one of a kind' mother, 36, found dead in alley - as man is charged with her murder
Paris Kendall, 36, was found to have suffered fatal head injuries on Keighley Road, Illingworth, near Halifax, West Yorkshire, at around 1.30pm on Wednesday, August 13.
Lee Taylor, 40, of Wellington Place in Halifax, was arrested shortly after police found Ms Kendall dead at the scene.
Taylor was remanded into police custody for questioning and has now been charged with the 36-year-old's murder.
He appeared at Leeds Magistrates Court yesterday and will next appear at Bradford Crown Court on Tuesday.
After their 'absolutely devastating' loss, Ms Kendall's family paid tribute to her as a 'much-loved mother, daughter and member of our family'.
They said: 'We want to thank all those who have paid such kind tributes to Paris, as they are a source of comfort at what is an awful time.
'We would now respectfully ask for privacy in the days ahead, as we continue to grieve.'
Others on social media wrote: 'Shouldn't have to be saying it, but RIP Paris Kendall. The world's a horrible place and the people in it are even worse.
'I hope your mum has found you up there and is giving you the biggest cuddle. You were one of a kind and your babies will remember you forever.'
In recent days locals have also been laying flowers, candles and pictures of Ms Kendall decorated with tributes near Moorside School on the road where she tragically died.
DCI Tom Levitt of West Yorkshire Police said earlier: 'Clearly any such incident will cause shock in communities and officers from the Valley NPT are conducting reassurance patrols in the area today and speaking with community partners.
'I can advise officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the case, and we continue to support the victim's relatives.'
After the charge was brought against Taylor, a spokesperson for the force said: 'The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team is continuing its enquiries into Paris's murder.'
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