Mum-of-three found dead in freezer at home as man charged with murder

An inquest into the death of Carolann Barraclough, 37, who was found dead at her Horbury home on March 6, has been opened at Wakefield Coroner’s Court

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A mother of three was tragically discovered dead inside a freezer at her home earlier this month, a court has heard.

An inquest into the death of Carolann Barraclough, 37, who was known as Caz, has opened at Wakefield Coroner’s Court. Caz’s death was confirmed by a Yorkshire Ambulance Service paramedic who attended her house in Horbury, Wakefield, on March 6.

Coroner Oliver Longstaff said that it appeared that Carolann had been found in a freezer at her home address. He said that the inquest hearing was not making any “finding of facts” in the case.

A post mortem examination gave the cause of death as “blunt force head trauma pending further investigation.”

The hearing was told that Carolann’s husband had been charged with her murder. Mr Longstaff suspended the coronial investigation.

Floral tributes and cards were left on Ken Churchill Drive, including a message describing Carolann as a “beautiful and amazing sister” who had a lovely smile. Her family has thanked everyone for their messages, cards and flowers, according to Yorkshire Live.

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Carolann was described as a much-loved mum, daughter, sister, cousin and friend.

David Barraclough, 45, of Ken Churchill Drive, Horbury, appeared at Leeds magistrates’ court earlier this month charged with Carolann’s murder.

DCI Stacey Atkinson, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, stated in the early stages of the police investigation: “We recognise this incident will cause concern locally and I can advise residents we are not seeking anyone else in connection with the matter.”