Newhaven double murder: ‘Funny and loving’ mum and dad to four children found dead as heartbroken family pay tribute
A “FUNNY and loving” mum and dad to four children have been found dead as their heartbroken family pay tribute.
Josh Bashford, 33, and wife Chloe, 30, were tragically found at a property in Lewes Road, Newhaven, East Sussex, around 7pm on Friday.
Emergency services rushed to the home inside Newhaven Cemetery shortly before a 64-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of their murder.
Derek Martin, also known as Derek Glenn, from Brighton, Sussex, was remanded in custody.
The couple, who shared two boys and two girls together, have now been remembered as the “most amazing parents”.
Their family released an image of the pair via a police statement.
Chloe’s niece Georgie Last said in an emotional statement: “My beautiful Auntie and Uncle.
“Words can not begin to explain the pain we are all feeling right now. Never did we think we would experience heartbreak and pain like this.
“The most funny and loving pair, you loved each other so much it was just amazing to see what true love looked like.
“You were the most amazing parents to four beautiful, intelligent, and loving children.
“We will all do everything to make sure they are supported, loved, and looked after.
“We all love you so much, forever and always in our hearts.”
Her brothers, Steven and Simon Glenn, also took to social media to mourn their loss.
Steven wrote: “Not sure how to process this pain and empty feeling in our hearts and with a constant stream of tears in our eyes, but for now we sadly have to say goodbye to our baby sister and her husband.
“Taken cruelly from us far too young leaving 4 beautiful children behind.
“Chloe and Josh we didn’t always see eye to eye but you was and will always be our baby sister, we will miss you dearly and you will be forever in our thoughts and prayers RIP.”
Meanwhile, Simon posted: “Still does not feel real, just can’t process it. My baby sister Chloe taken from us way too soon. such a gentle soul. Always let me know I was her big bro.
“Sis I will miss you so much, your be forever in my heart. Fly high baby sis. I love you so much, until we meet again.”
He also added a tribute to Josh, saying he will be “forever in my heart”.
Continuing the tributes, Jason Godden, Chloe’s dad, posted two photos of the couple on Facebook with several love hearts as a caption.
Friends and loved ones commented on the post, “sending love” and offering condolences.
Suspect Martin is due to appear before Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Details of the double murder are yet to be revealed by cops as they continue their investigation, with a post-mortem scheduled for next week.
A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: “Officers were called to the property shortly after 7pm on Friday 9 June, where the bodies of 33-year-old Josh Bashford and 30-year-old Chloe Bashford were discovered.
“Derek Martin, also known as Derek Glenn, 64, of Moulsecoomb Way, Brighton, was arrested in connection with the incident and has been charged with two counts of murder.
“He was known to the victims.
“The families of Josh and Chloe have expressed they do not wish to add any further information at this time, and we urge the press and public to respect their right to privacy.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Sussex Police on 101.
Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.