RELATIVES of a 54-year-old who was found dead inside a Clacton flat are looking to launch a crowdfunding appeal to pay for his funeral.
Paul Gillett’s body was found in the Station Road property on Boxing Day, where emergency services also battled a fire.
A message left on Facebook asked people to give a thumbs-up if they would be willing to donate.
A spokesman for the family said: “There isn’t much family around to chip in. As a family alone, a funeral is not something we can afford without help.”
Freya Parker-Magowan, 43, and Seth Stollery, 47, appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court accused of Mr Gillett’s murder.
Both defendants also face charges of arson with intent to endanger life.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article