Man charged with murdering mum, 31, and her 11-year-old daughter after pair found dead at Gloucester home
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A man has been charged with murdering a mum and her 11-year-old daughter.
Christopher Boon, 28, has been charged with the murder of Laura Mortimer, 31, and her daughter Ella Dalby after they were found dead at a house in Gloucester on Monday.
Gloucestershire Police were called to the house at 4.50am on the Bank Holiday.
Wedding planner Ms Mortimer and her daughter, a Year 7 pupil at Barnwood Park School, Gloucester, were declared dead a short time later and a double murder investigation was launched.
Floral tributes have been left to Ella and her mum outside the house since police cordons were removed.
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Ms Mortimer's mother wrote: "To my very beautiful daughter Laura and beautiful granddaughter Ella.
"You will always be in my heart and be loved and missed very much. Lots of love, sleep tight, Mum and Hen."
Ms Mortimer's sister wrote: "To my amazing, beautiful sister Laura and niece Ella. Words can't explain how I feel, I'm broken.
"Love you to the moon and back, love Jo, Jon, Riley and Haleigh. Sleep tight baby girls."
Ms Mortimer ran her own business, Sweet Beginnings, offering bespoke bridal gowns and wedding planning services.
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Sarah Tufnell, the head of Barnwood Park Arts College where Ella was a pupil, said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with Ella's family and friends at this time and we will do all we can to support them and Ella's many friends in school in the weeks and months ahead.
"Barnwood Park is a small and tightly knit school, and Ella was involved enthusiastically in our school life, having a particular passion for dance.
"She also helped recently with her form's contribution for our school cultural day. She will be deeply missed by us all."