Hastings woman homicide investigation

The story so far

Police began investigating the unexplained death of a woman found at a property in Camberley, Hastings, on 29 October.^{6 Nov 2025} Police later treated the death as a homicide, and detectives from other districts joined the inquiry into the 37-year-old woman's death.^{13 Nov 2025} Police identified the woman in early December and appealed to the public for information as the homicide investigation, Operation Knell, continued.^{3 Dec 2025} In mid-December police released an offender profile, saying the woman was killed in a targeted act of violence by someone known to her.^{18 Dec 2025}

Key moments

1. 6 Nov 2025Death of woman found at Camberley property treated as unexplained.
2. 13 Nov 2025Police treat death of 37-year-old Hastings woman as homicide.
3. 3 Dec 2025Woman identified; Operation Knell launched and public appeal made.
4. 18 Dec 2025Police release offender profile, describing a targeted attack by someone known to her.

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