Tributes paid to woman found dead in Surrey hotel as man charged with murder

Samantha Mickleburgh, 54, had helped launch several startups and had worked for British Airways, BP and Thomson Reuters. Photograph: Surrey Police

The family of a businesswoman found dead in a luxury Surrey hotel have paid tribute to an “incredible mother” who was “loved by many”.

Samantha Mickleburgh, 54, was found dead by a housekeeper in a room at Pennyhill Park in Bagshot, Surrey on 14 April. James Cartwright, 60, was charged with murder and controlling and coercive behaviour in relation to the case on Sunday. He is from Axminster, Devon.