AN investigation has been launched after a man and a woman were found dead inside an address in Colchester.
Specialist detectives are investigating the deaths of 41-year-old Kelly Greer and 34-year-old Jonathan Parsons, who are both from Colchester.
Emergency services were called to an address in Mersea Road shortly after 9.30am on Tuesday, May 30.
Inside they found a woman, who had sustained injuries, and the body of a man.
They were both pronounced dead at the scene.
Specialist detectives and staff from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate are investigating and their inquiries are ongoing.
Police do not believe anyone else was involved and are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
Detective Inspector James Holmes, who is leading the investigation, said: “My thoughts, and those of my team, are with the families and we are working hard to provide them with answers.
“We are making good progress with our investigation and are building a picture of the circumstances which led up to Kelly and Jonathan’s deaths.
“At this stage we do not believe anyone else was involved in the incident and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with it.
“However, we do still need the help of the public and I would urge anyone who has any information about the movements of Kelly and Jonathan, or if they saw or heard anything suspicious, in the days leading up to Tuesday to contact us.”
A spokesman for Essex Police added: “If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.
“Please quote the crime reference number 42/97099/23.
“You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.
“Alternatively you can call us on 101.
“If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.”
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