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Casey-Louise Identified as 13-Year-Old Victim in Huddersfield Rape and Murder Probe

The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team is leading a detailed and lengthy investigation after a post-mortem failed to determine how she died

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Overview

  • Relatives have publicly named the victim as Casey-Louise and paid tribute online, while a friend has launched a GoFundMe for funeral expenses.
  • She was found unresponsive at a flat on Sheepridge Road, Huddersfield, on August 11 and died in hospital the following day.
  • Police arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of her rape and murder and a separate alleged rape in Kirklees before releasing him on conditional bail.
  • Local MP Harpreet Uppal has offered condolences and is regularly liaising with police to stay updated on the inquiry.
  • Detective Chief Inspector Stacey Atkinson has urged anyone with information to come forward as detectives describe the probe as complex and likely to take considerable time.