Photos released of dead West Sussex family at centre of murder investigation

Four bodies were discovered in a property in Woodmancote, West Sussex on the evening of Sunday, March 29 – two adults and two children.

Although the bodies have not yet been formally identified, police have released photos of who they think the victims are.

The bodies are believed to be that of 42-year-old Robert Needham, 40-year-old Kelly Fitzgibbons, four-year-old Ava Needham and two-year-old Lexi Needham.

Although it is classed as a murder investigation, police say this is probably an isolated incident and are not looking for anyone else in connection.

Divisional commander Jerry Westerman said: ‘Officers attended and four people and a dog were discovered inside the house.

‘Sadly they were all confirmed dead at the scene. We are treating this as a murder investigation whilst evidence is gathered.’

Anyone with information can call 101, quoting Operation Cotton.

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