A young West Country couple, found passed away at home by police, had both died of different natural causes, an inquest has heard. A major crime investigation was launched after the bodies of Aleasha Sullivan, 32, and Joshua Sandercock, 30, were discovered at her flat in Holcombe, Devon, on October 21, 2021.
Following the results of a post-mortem examination, the extensive investigation concluded there was no evidence to suggest any connection between the two deaths, despite them both being found dead at the same time in the same place. Aleasha had a domestic violence protection order against Joshua after he was charged with alleged assault against her, reports Devon Live.
Police were called to Aleasha's home following a welfare concern raised by her support worker after being notified that she had not been seen or heard from since October 12. She was formally reported missing to police on October 21. Officers attended her home that morning and when they received no response they saw through the letterbox a body against the door.
