Police are continuing to question a man in connection with the death of a Dawlish mum, named as Sophie McDonald.
The body of the 36-year-old was found at a house in Iddesleigh Terrace in the early hours of Thursday. James Luke McDonald, 36, from Dawlish has been charged with the murder of Sophie McDonald and remains in custody to appear at Exeter Magistrates Court tomorrow (Saturday 31st January).
Police were called at around 6.40pm on Wednesday 28th January following reports of a missing person, and an extensive search was undertaken by specialist officers and volunteer search and rescue groups. Sophie's body was later discovered at a property in Iddesleigh Terrace, Dawlish at around 3am, Thursday 29th January.
The family of Sophie said: "The family have released a photo of a loving mum, daughter, sister and friend. The family have requested that at this time they would like to be left in peace, to come to terms with events and grieve."
Meanwhile tributes have been left at the house to the 'beautiful lady'.
One of them reads: "RIP - You will be sorely missed.
"Our thoughts go with you. There's another shining star in the sky, another angel looking after us down here."
South Devon police chief, Supt Glen Mayhew said: "This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the lady . Specialist officers are supporting the family at this time.
"This was an isolated incident and we would not want the local community to be concerned about their personal safety.
