{"id":3028,"date":"2025-03-05T21:29:11","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T22:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/burn-the-priest.com\/?p=3028"},"modified":"2025-03-06T12:51:31","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T12:51:31","slug":"mum-killed-on-valentines-day-was-shot-in-neck-by-partner-who-took-own-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/burn-the-priest.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/mum-killed-on-valentines-day-was-shot-in-neck-by-partner-who-took-own-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Mum killed on Valentine\u2019s Day was shot in neck by partner who \u2018took own life\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lisa Smith was murdered on Valentine’s Day while out with a friend (Pictures: SWNS)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A mum killed outside a Kent pub on Valentine’s Day<\/a> died from a fatal gunshot wound to the neck, an inquest has heard. <\/p>\n

Lisa Smith, 43, from Slough, was murdered near The Three Horseshoes pub in Knockholt last month. <\/p>\n

Area coroner Roger Hatch opened an inquest into her death at Oakwood House, Maidstone, this morning.<\/p>\n

The court heard how Ms Smith, who was married, was born in Sheerness but lived in Berkshire. Her cause of death was given as gunshot wound to the neck. <\/p>\n

Previously, investigating officer DCI David Higham told KentOnline he had ‘total confidence’ the suspect, Edvard Stockings, who was Ms Smith’s partner, had fallen into the river.<\/p>\n

It comes after a manhunt was launched to find Stockings, with officers attending the Dartford Crossing just before midnight on February 14, where a vehicle linked to the incident was recovered, alongside a firearm.<\/a><\/p>\n

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The pub was closed for a few days after the horrific crime (Picture: SWNS)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

DCI Higham said: ‘At around midday on Saturday, we did have a sighting of a body. Unfortunately, we were unable to recover it before it became submerged again but I am confident from the description that it is the suspect for our offence.’<\/p>\n

Tributes have been paid to Ms Smith, who was also a grandmother, including from her son Teejay, who said: ‘My dear old mum, never be another to walk in her shoes, the best.’<\/p>\n

Another tribute said: ‘Our love and prayers are with your family, especially your boys and your beautiful granddaughter.’<\/p>\n

On Facebook, one woman wrote: ‘RIP Lisa. May god give you the best bed in heaven.’<\/p>\n

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