PENSIONER DIED OF HEAD INJURIES
A pensioner whose body was found hidden inside her home died from head injuries suffered during a violent attack, police have disclosed.
West Midlands Police said two people are still being questioned in connection with the murder of 80-year-old Cynthia Beamond, who was found dead two days after her family reported her missing.
Mrs Beamond's body was discovered on Sunday following an extensive search of her semi-detached home in Howley Grange, Halesowen.
As well as confirming the cause of Mrs Beamond's death, detectives have now traced a T-registration Vauxhall Astra belonging to the pensioner.
The vehicle was found in the Druids Heath area of Birmingham shortly before 3pm yesterday following a report from a member of the public.
Detective Superintendent Mark Payne, who is leading the murder investigation, said: "The public have been a great help in this investigation so far but we still need to know where that car has been between Friday lunchtime and yesterday afternoon.
"We continue to question two suspects over Cynthia's death and significant inquiries continue after her car was recovered."
Officers have kept the family of Mrs Beamond, who lived alone, fully updated of the developments in the case, said Mr Payne, who acknowledged that the local community would be upset and shocked at what has happened.
The officer added: "Shocking crimes such as these are incredibly rare and we hope that local people will be reassured that we are doing all we can to find those responsible."
Anyone with information about the car's movements is urged to contact police on 101.
