Woman who died in Hitchin named as Elizabeth Hardy

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 12:02 · Archive

Elizabeth Hardy, 73, from Henlow, died following an incident in Hitchin on October 6.

Elizabeth Hardy, known as Liz, a 73-year-old from Henlow, died following an incident in Hitchin on October 6 at an address in Armour Rise. Douglas Hardy, 59, of Armour Rise, has been charged with her murder.

Her family described her in a tribute as 'a kind and caring person who would do anything for anyone'. They said she loved talking to people and had a warm nature that made it easy for her to make new friends. She enjoyed gardening and spent time completing word puzzles and jigsaws.

The family said: 'We will miss her always, but we know through this unbearable grief we have precious memories to treasure of happy times we had together as a family.' They have asked for privacy as they grieve.

Detective Inspector Adam Bridges, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, urged anyone who spoke to Liz in the days before her death to get in touch with police. A trial is scheduled to begin at St Albans Crown Court on March 15, 2027.

How it is being reported

• Suspected murder victim named as family remember 'kind and caring' 73-year-oldA 73-year-old woman who died in a suspected murder in Hitchin has been remembered as "kind and caring" by her family.The Comet · 16 Oct, 11:30
• Suspected murder victim named as family remember 'kind and caring' 73-year-oldA 73-year-old woman who died in a suspected murder in Hitchin has been remembered as "kind and caring" by her family.Herts Advertiser · 16 Oct, 11:30

In this story: Elizabeth Hardy · Douglas Hardy · Hitchin · Henlow · St Albans Crown Court

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