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| Helen Bailey death: Partner charged with murdering children's author | Helen Bailey death: Partner charged with murdering children's author |
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| The partner of children's author Helen Bailey has been charged with her murder after human remains were found at her home in Hertfordshire. | The partner of children's author Helen Bailey has been charged with her murder after human remains were found at her home in Hertfordshire. |
| Ian Stewart, 55, of Baldock Road, Royston, has also been charged with perverting the course of justice and preventing lawful burial in April. | Ian Stewart, 55, of Baldock Road, Royston, has also been charged with perverting the course of justice and preventing lawful burial in April. |
| A post-mortem examination is due to take place on Monday. Searches at the 51-year-old's home in Royston continue. | A post-mortem examination is due to take place on Monday. Searches at the 51-year-old's home in Royston continue. |
| Mr Stewart appeared before Hatfield Remand Court earlier. | Mr Stewart appeared before Hatfield Remand Court earlier. |
| He was remanded in custody to appear at St Albans Crown Court on Monday. | He was remanded in custody to appear at St Albans Crown Court on Monday. |
| Northumberland-born Ms Bailey created the Electra Brown series for teenagers and also wrote a blog called Planet Grief after her husband of 22 years drowned on holiday in Barbados in 2011. | Northumberland-born Ms Bailey created the Electra Brown series for teenagers and also wrote a blog called Planet Grief after her husband of 22 years drowned on holiday in Barbados in 2011. |
| She was last seen walking her pet dachshund near her home on 11 April. | |
| It is now understood the body of the dog was also found during a search of the grounds. | |
| Hertfordshire Police said they would not be commenting on exactly where Ms Bailey's body was discovered, or how the dog died. | |
| In a statement released by police on Saturday, her family said: "We share with Helen's friends, neighbours and fans our shock, disbelief and sadness at the news of her tragic death. | |
| "As a family we also stand in solidarity with those around the world who have also suffered loss under tragic circumstances. | |
| "Helen was immensely witty and talented. We love her deeply and are immensely proud of her achievements. She is now at peace and we shall all miss her terribly. | |
| "We wish to express our gratitude to the police as well as all those who supported us in the search for Helen in whatever way they could." |