03/10/2008

Funeral For Man Found In Suitcase

The funeral of a 22-year-old disabled man whose body was found in a suitcase is taking place today.

James Hughes' decomposed remains were found in the garden of his family home in Redditch, Worcestershire, in April this year.

Mr Hughes was reported missing at the same time as his mother Heather Wardle, who was found hanged in nearby woodland a few days before the man's body was discovered.

The pair had been reported missing from their home in Loxley Close, Reddich on 19 April.

The humanist ceremony in memory of James Hughes is to be held at the town's crematorium.

In a statement released by police earlier this week, Det Insp Jon Marsden said a cause of the 22-year-old's death has not yet been established.

See: Body Found In Missing Mother And Son Case

(JM)

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