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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Emine Sinmaz

Nottingham city council to review case of women found dead in their home

Alphonsine Djiako Leuga and her teenage daughter: they are both dressed in dresses made from vibrantly-patterned black and white African fabric and are seen against a similar backdrop. The mother wears a soft hat and is smiling; her teenage daughter wears a headband with pink flowers.
Alphonsine Djiako Leuga and her teenage daughter were found dead inside their home in the Radford area of Nottingham. Photograph: Supplied

On the last few occasions Alphonsine Djiako Leuga was seen in her neighbourhood, she is said to have told shopkeepers that she could not afford to heat her home or buy food for her disabled daughter.

Months later, Leuga and her teenage daughter were found dead inside their Nottingham home. Police said the pair had “lain undiscovered for some time” but they were “satisfied” no crime had occurred.

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