‘Devoted’ mum, 61, and her son, 35, found dead at same home in ‘suspected murder-suicide’
A SINGLE mother and her son have tragically been found dead in a house, with cops treating the mum’s death as murder.
Jane Riddell, 61, and her son Lee Scott Riddell, 35, were found dead in Huddersfield on February 3.
Cops launched a murder investigation into Jane’s death.
But they say Lee’s death is not being treated as suspicious.
Police are not looking for anyone else in relation to either death.
West Yorkshire Police said they were called to the house at 11.11am by someone who was concerned for the mother and son.
The force said: “Emergency services attended the address and found a woman and a man unresponsive inside.
“Both were pronounced deceased a short time later.
“Post mortem examinations determined Jane Riddell’s death was suspicious and a murder investigation was launched.
“Lee Scott Riddell’s death is not being treated as suspicious.
“The investigation is being carried out by the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team and enquiries are ongoing.
“However, police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.”
Jane’s daughter Rachel paid tribute to the “proud and devoted grandma.”
“Mum. Where do I start…how do I speak about such an amazing women in a few words.
“Such a caring, thoughtful person – we will all be lost without you. I’d do anything to just have a single moment back.
“This definitely wasn’t your time, and I can’t believe you was just taken from us all in this way, it’s unforgivable.”