Daughter of poisoned Mersea couple says she is shunned on island

Daughter of poisoned Mersea couple says she is shunned on island

Ellena Baxter, the daughter of Stephen and Carol Baxter, spoke out about the aftermath of their tragic murder. After finding her parents dead in their home in West Mersea, Essex, she was unfairly suspected by people in the community, shunning her as a result of the false accusations. Luke D’Wit, a family friend, was responsible for their deaths after poisoning them with the dangerous opioid painkiller fentanyl. To clear her name from these baseless allegations, Miss Baxter decided to participate in a TV documentary shedding light on the murders.

The misinformation surrounding Miss Baxter’s involvement in her parents’ deaths led to her being ostracized by the community. Despite her innocence, rumors spread swiftly after her arrest while she was seven months pregnant, causing discomfort during her everyday interactions in Mersea. Acting out of a desire to set the record straight, Ellena agreed to share her story in the ITV documentary. Through this platform, she aimed to provide clarity

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