Man, 37, charged with murdering and raping ‘wonderful’ woman, 37, found dead inside her home
A MAN has been charged with the murder and rape of a “wonderful” woman, 37.
Police were called to a property on Nevinson Way in Waterlooville, Hampshire,on December 28, 2023.
Officers found Joanna Derkacz’s body at the house at around 11.30am and launched an investigation.
A man was treated at the scene for injuries to his arms before being arrested on suspicion of coercive or controlling behaviour and criminal damage.
The Metropolitan Police have now charged Stephen Edward Sexton, 37, with murder and rape.
He is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates Court on Saturday May 10.
Joanna’s devastated family had paid tribute to the “special daughter, auntie, and sister”.
Her sister wrote a heartbreaking poem, saying: “We will love you always sweet angel.
“You didn’t deserve this. I’ll fight for the justice till my last breath. I promise.”
Heartfelt messages also flooded in for the Polish native from friends and colleagues.
Viola Signejeva said: “I am happy to have known Jo not only as a colleague but also as a very good friend.
“She has always been a source of positivity, energy, and enthusiasm. It’s too early for her. Rest in peace, Jo.
“I miss you and send my deepest condolences to your family and friends.”
While Aniya Malkosz added: “I can’t imagine I will never see you again. Nothing will ever be the same without you here… I miss you.
“Goodbye, Sunshine.”
A spokesperson for the force said: “We were called at 11:30am on Thursday 28 December 2023 to a report that Joanna’s body had been located inside a house on Nevinson Way in Waterlooville.
“Detailed investigation has been undertaken to establish what happened and how Joanna died.
“Expert evidence reports following a Home Office Post-Mortem have subsequently led to these charges being brought.
“Stephen Edward Sexton, 37, of Cherrywood Gardens in Totton has been charged with murder and rape.
“He has been remanded to appear at Southampton Magistrates Court on Saturday 10 May.”
Joanna’s body was found at a house in Waterlooville, Hampshire, on December 28, 2023Solent
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