A devastating tragedy has left a family shattered in Church, Lancashire. Zoe Crowther lost her life in January this year at the hands of someone she thought was a friend, Janet Connor. In an unsettling twist, Connor remained in the flat with Zoe’s body for 11 days. Concerned neighbours alerted the police after a disturbing odour lingered in the area, which led officers to the tragic scene.
In a heart-wrenching revelation, Connor confessed to the crime immediately, mentioning she “did something bad.” Investigations revealed Zoe suffered multiple stab wounds to the head and neck—the fatal attack happened days before authorities discovered her. Despite a call for help earlier in the day, intervention came too late. Connor has since pleaded guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility and faces an indefinite hospital order.
The emotional turmoil has deeply affected Zoe’s family, leaving her children struggling with their overwhelming loss. Her son, Glen, shared how life’s normalcy vanished, impacting his ability to work and cope. “I had lost myself,” he wrote, illustrating the profound toll the tragedy has taken.
Gabby, another of Zoe’s children, expressed feeling like a stranger in her own body since that fateful day in January. “Not only did Janet Connor take away my mum’s life, she took a piece of me too,” she said, her words echoing her profound grief.
Zoe’s daughter Summer conveyed the heartbreak of losing the chance to build future memories with her mum, haunted by nightmares of Zoe’s final moments. The family now faces a relentless storm of emotions, grappling with the void left by Zoe’s untimely passing.
The police have expressed condolences to Zoe’s family, acknowledging the deep impact of this horrific event on those left behind. As the investigation concludes, Zoe’s family continues to endure the dark cloud of grief overshadowing their lives.