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Two Suspects Held as Gold Suitcase Surfaces in Portsmouth Murder Probe

Detectives say they are working to establish the full circumstances of Samantha Murphy’s death after detaining two more men

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Overview

  • Samantha Murphy, 32, was found dead at her Portsmouth home on June 5 and her death is being treated as murder.
  • A 30-year-old Southsea man was arrested on suspicion of murder and a 41-year-old Portsmouth man on suspicion of assisting an offender; both remain in custody.
  • Two earlier suspects, both aged 32, have been released on conditional bail until September 5.
  • Police appealed for help to locate a gold suitcase believed to be relevant to the investigation and have confirmed its recovery.
  • Family tributes described Murphy as a devoted mother and bright, smiling presence whose loss has left an immense void.