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Family pay tribute to alleged murder victim Elizabeth Hardy
Overview
The family of 73-year-old Elizabeth Hardy, who was found dead with serious injuries in Hitchin, have paid tribute to her as a 'kind and caring' person. Douglas Hardy, a 59-year-old relative, has been charged with her murder, with a trial scheduled at St Albans Crown Court.
Key points
- Elizabeth Hardy, 73, was found with serious injuries at an address in Armour Rise, Hitchin, on 6 October and pronounced dead at the scene.
- Her family remembered her as kind, caring, and sociable, noting her enjoyment of gardening, word puzzles, and jigsaws.
- Douglas Hardy, 59, has been charged with her murder and was due to stand trial at St Albans Crown Court on 15 March.
- Police have appealed for anyone who spoke to Elizabeth in the days before her death to contact them.