September 18th 2023.
Virginia McCullough, a 35 year old woman, has been charged with the murders of her parents, John and Lois McCullough, who were both in their 70s.
The investigation started after Essex Police had received reports of concern for the couple's wellbeing. The evidence collected has led them to believe that the two are no longer alive.
In agreement with this assessment, the Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the charge against Virginia McCullough. Detective Superintendent Rob Kirby has reassured the public that there is no threat to the wider Chelmsford or Essex area.
To continue the investigation, a home in Chelmsford was searched by police and McCullough appeared in court today. She was not asked to enter any pleas during the hearing. She is scheduled to appear in Basildon Crown Court tomorrow for a bail application hearing.
The thoughts of everyone involved are with the families of John and Lois McCullough. Detective Superintendent Rob Kirby has promised that all avenues of inquiry will be pursued extensively in order to piece together the circumstances of the case.
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