Police give murder probe update after 'beautiful' woman mysteriously found dead at Portsmouth house

Mum Samantha Murphy, 32, was tragically found deceased at a house on Wadham Road, North End, after officers were called to the property at 7.37am - sparking a huge manhunt that included a police helicopter.

Two men, both aged 32, from Petersfield and Havant were later arrested on suspicion of murder. The force has now told The News the men have been “released on conditional bail pending further enquiries”.

When asked if officers were looking for anyone else in relation to the “suspicious” death, a force spokesperson said: “The investigation continues.”

Officers have remained at the scene where a large white forensic tent is still in the front garden of the house. Flowers have been laid at the location, including by Samantha’s sisters.

A note from them read: “To our beautiful Sammy. We will love and miss you forever. Nothing will ever be the same without you. Love you always, your broken-hearted sisters.”

District Commander, Chief Inspector Fifi Gulam-Husen previously said: “We understand that this is a concerning incident for the local community and specialist officers are working as a priority to establish the full circumstances.

“The Neighbourhood Policing Team will be carrying out regular patrols in the area and anyone with questions or concerns can speak to these uniformed officers”.

Police have also launched an appeal to find a gold suitcase which they think will be helpful to the investigation and officers believe could be in the Portsmouth area.

“(Officers) are keen to locate this suitcase, as it may assist with the investigation, and ask that anyone with any information please call 101 quoting reference number 44250245282,” a police statement said.

Alternatively, go online and submit information via https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/. You can also report anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.