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Girl, 13, appears in court charged with Wellingborough murder Girl, 13, appears in court charged with Wellingborough murder
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Detectives believed the victim was Marta Bednarczyk, a mother of three children. Detectives said they believed the victim was Marta Bednarczyk, a mother of three children.
A 13-year-old girl has appeared in court charged with murdering a woman whose body was found after a house fire. A 13-year-old girl appeared in court holding a teddy bear while she was charged with murdering a woman whose body was found after a house fire.
Northamptonshire Police said the body was discovered at a property in Wellingborough, in the early hours of Monday morning.Northamptonshire Police said the body was discovered at a property in Wellingborough, in the early hours of Monday morning.
Detectives believed the victim was Marta Bednarczyk, 43, a mother of three children. Detectives believe the victim was Marta Bednarczyk, 43, a mother of three children.
The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has also been charged with arson with intent to endanger life. Ms Bednarczyk's relatives have paid tribute to the "matriarch of the family".
Marta Bednarczyk was the mother of three childrenMarta Bednarczyk was the mother of three children
The girl appeared at Northampton Magistrates' Court on Wednesday morning and spoke only to confirm her age and date of birth.The girl appeared at Northampton Magistrates' Court on Wednesday morning and spoke only to confirm her age and date of birth.
She wore a grey jogging top and bottoms, and held a teddy bear with both hands during the hearing. She wore a grey jogging top and bottoms, and held the stuffed toy with both hands during the hearing.
The magistrates sent the case to the crown court and the child is due to appear there at 14:00 GMT on Wednesday.The magistrates sent the case to the crown court and the child is due to appear there at 14:00 GMT on Wednesday.
Until then, she was remanded into youth detention.Until then, she was remanded into youth detention.
Investigations have continued at the house in Newcomen RoadInvestigations have continued at the house in Newcomen Road
Police and firefighters were called to the house in Newcomen Road shortly after 03:00 following reports of a fire.Police and firefighters were called to the house in Newcomen Road shortly after 03:00 following reports of a fire.
The victim was declared dead at the scene at 03:29.The victim was declared dead at the scene at 03:29.
A post-mortem examination gave the preliminary cause of death as a sharp force injury.A post-mortem examination gave the preliminary cause of death as a sharp force injury.
A scene guard was put in place in Newcomen Road and people were urged to avoid the area
In a statement, Ms Bednarczyk, who was engaged to her long-term partner, was described by her relatives as "the matriarch of the family".
They added she was "a very caring woman, a loving mother, and a supportive friend who could never do enough for those she loved".
They said she had moved from Poland to the UK in 2010 and had worked in a warehouse in Wellingborough to bring home money for her family.
"She was so loved by all of us and the tragic circumstances in which she died will haunt us forever," they said.
"We don't think we will ever come to terms with it.
"We are heartbroken at the thought of never seeing our lovely Marta again. She will be missed beyond words, and she will never be forgotten."
Det Ch Insp Johnny Campbell, senior investigating officer from the East Midlands special operations unit, said he wanted to thank officers and staff who had worked "tirelessly" since the "very tragic events".Det Ch Insp Johnny Campbell, senior investigating officer from the East Midlands special operations unit, said he wanted to thank officers and staff who had worked "tirelessly" since the "very tragic events".
"And, in particular, all our thoughts are with Marta's family who have been fully co-operative throughout what has been a devastating couple of days for them," he added."And, in particular, all our thoughts are with Marta's family who have been fully co-operative throughout what has been a devastating couple of days for them," he added.
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