Jed Allen, 21, who is being sought by police after the bodies of a 44-year-old man, a 46-year-old woman and a six-year-old girl were discovered in a house in Vicarage Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, after officers were called by a member of the public last night.
Triple-killing suspect Jed Allen has been found dead, police said today.
Members of the public found the body in a wooded area in Oxford, Detective Superintendent Chris Ward, head of Thames Valley Police’s major crime unit, told reporters.
The bodies of Philip Howard, 44, Janet Jordon, 48, and daughter Derin were discovered at 8.20pm on Saturday in Vicarage Road, Didcot.
Mr Ward said though the body found in Marston Road, Oxford, had not been formally identified, he was satisfied it was Jed Allen.
He said: “The body was discovered in an area of woodland accessible by two members of the public. This area had not previously been searched by police.
“Our investigation continues but we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the murders.”
Mr Ward, who said an inquest would be carried out in due course, added: “My condolences go out to the families and loved ones. We have specially trained officers with the families and will continue to support them at this extremely difficult time.
“I would like to thank the public for all their help during this investigation, as well as their patience while we have been carrying out searches.”
More to follow.
Derin Jordon, six, and her mother Janet Jordon, 48, whose bodies, along with that of Philip Howard, 44, were discovered in a house in Vicarage Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, after officers were called by a member of the public. Police continue to search for Jed Allen, 21, who is being sought by police in connection with their deaths.
A tattoo on the left hand of Jed Allen, 21, who is being sought by police (Thames Valley Police/PA)
Floral tributes in Vicarage Roade, Didcot, Oxfordshire following the discovery of three bodies on Saturday night
Jed Allen, the man wanted in connection with three murders in Didcot, showing him at the WHSmith store at Oxford railway station just before 6pm on Saturday
Police and forenic officers in Vicarage Roade, Didcot, Oxfordshire
Jed Allen: Police find body in search for murder suspect
