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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Heartbreak after 'one of a kind' mother, 36, found dead in alley - as man is charged with her murder
A man has been charged with murder after a 'one of a kind' mother was found dead in an alleyway. 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.'
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Man charged with murder after ‘one of a kind' mum, 36, found dead in alleyway as heartbroken family pay tribute
A MAN has been charged with murder after a mum, remembered as "one of a kind", was found dead in an alleyway. Paris Kendall, 36, was discovered with serious head injuries near a school in Illingworth, Halifax. Cops tragically pronounced Paris dead at the scene after being called to the location by the ambulance service on Wednesday. A murder investigation was immediately launched and a 40-year-old man was arrested at a local address. Officers have now charged Lee Taylor, from Halifax, with Paris' murder. Taylor was held in custody for questioning on suspicion of murder following his arrest. He was due to appear at Leeds Magistrates Court on Saturday. There are no other suspects being looked into as part of the murder investigation. Following Paris' murder her grieving family gave an emotional tribute to the mother. Paris' family described her as a "much loved mother, daughter and member of our family" in a heartbroken tribute. They went on to say: "We have been left absolutely devastated by her loss. "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. Hunt for killer after woman 'murdered' outside care home in early hours attack "We would now respectfully ask for privacy in the days ahead, as we continue to grieve." One of Paris' cousins took to social media to say: "Our Paris. "No words at all, my beautiful big cousin, you did not deserve this. Rest in peace." A stretch of the footpath near the primary school where Paris was found was taped off as part of the murder investigation. 6 6 Officers were seen in forensic gear at the crime scene gathering evidence. Cops are conducting patrols in the area to reassure the public following the harrowing incident. Paris' relatives are being supported by officers as they continue to deal with her loss. DCI Tom Levitt, who is leading the murder probe, 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." 6 6
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Man charged with Halifax murder of 'much-loved' mother
A man has appeared in court charged with murder following the death of a woman in Halifax, as her family paid Kendall, 36, was found dead on Keighley Road, Illingworth, just after 13:30 BST on Taylor, 40, of Wellington Place in Halifax, appeared at Leeds Magistrates' Court earlier and will next appear at Bradford Crown Court on Kendall's family said she was a "much-loved" mother and daughter and they had been left "absolutely devastated by her loss". "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," they added."We would now respectfully ask for privacy in the days ahead, as we continue to grieve." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
CBS News
10-06-2025
- CBS News
Grandfather of escaped New Orleans inmate Antoine Massey pleads for his grandson's surrender
The grandfather of one of the escaped New Orleans inmates is pleading for his grandson to turn himself in as authorities continue their search. Lee Taylor, the grandfather of Antoine Massey, told CBS News that he's concerned for his grandson's safety. "I haven't slept. I haven't been eating, and I've lost 15 pounds," Taylor told CBS News. "I'm worried about what's going to happen to him." Massey is one of the 10 inmates who escaped a New Orleans jail on May 16 by yanking open a faulty cell door, removing a toilet, crawling through a hole in the wall behind it and scaling a barbed wire fence in the early morning hours. The jailbreak went unnoticed for hours. Massey, 32, faces charges of kidnapping, rape, domestic battery involving strangulation and motor vehicle theft. In an Instagram post shared Friday, a person claiming to be Massey stated he is "innocent." In an interview with CBS News, Massey's pastors added that his family members have been hurting, praying every Sunday for him to give up his time on the run and yield to authorities. Pastor Robert Brown of Ray Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans says he would be happy to help facilitate Massey's surrender, if that would make him more comfortable to come forward. "We are doing everything in our power to diffuse another jailbreak," Brown said. "I don't believe that no one should have to break out of jail to express themselves and tell their story, to be heard. We heard your story, Antoine. We need you to turn yourself in." Massey's grandfather said the jailbreak came as a shock to him and Massey's family. "It blew my mind," Taylor said. Taylor added that law enforcement even searched his home, something he welcomed, but he's afraid that if a confrontation with law enforcement were to occur, it could end poorly. "I give them credit for what they're doing because they keep me safe... That's their job, and I praise them for what they do," Taylor said of law enforcement searching for Massey. "But all I say, 'if you find him, treat him like a human being.'" Massey's grandfather hopes he will turn himself in before the law catches up with him. He says Massey is a father of two — a 17-year-old daughter and a 4-year-old son. "I just want him to give himself up. Show some love for your family," Taylor said. "They're wishing you could just give up while knowing that you're OK." Massey and Derrick Groves are the two escapees who still remain at large, and officials have raised the reward to $50,000 per fugitive. At least 16 people have been arrested and accused of aiding the escape of the inmates, including Groves' on-again, off-again girlfriend, who worked at the jail in 2023, but was fired for allegedly bringing in contraband. Meanwhile, Taylor says he hasn't heard from Massey since the escape, but he hopes Massey will hear his pleas."I want America to know that my grandson is not as bad as they think he is," Taylor said. "He's got a good heart. He just hasn't had the chance yet to really know what it takes for a man to be."
Leader Live
12-05-2025
- General
- Leader Live
Llangollen's poignant service for 80th anniversary of VE Day
The events marked the unconditional surrender of Nazi German troops across Europe to the Allies in World War II on May 8, 1945 sparking widespread celebrations across the war-weary Allied Nations. On Thursday (May 8), the Llangollen branch of the Royal British Legion hosted a service of commemoration in Centenary Square. Prayers were said by Father Lee Taylor from St Collen's Church and there were readings from Legion branch chairman Mike Adams and member Tug Wilson. TOP STORIES Flags were lowered by a standard party and the traditional minute's silence was observed. The service ended with the sounding of Last Post. Immediately afterwards on the library steps, a civic party led by the Town Mayor, Cllr Aled Morris, and town crier Austin Cheminais read proclamations signifying the end of the Second World War in Europe 80 years ago. The Town Hall frontage was then floodlit in patriotic red, white and blue.
