The family of Samantha Mickleburgh who was found dead at Penny Hill Park (main picture) have paid tribute to her after estate agent James Cartwright was accused of her murder.
Officers were called to the Surrey hotel at 8.43am on 14 April by South East Coast Ambulance Service after Mickleburgh’s body was discovered.
Cartwright, 60, of West Street in Axminster, was arrested on the same day and charged with murder and controlling and coercive behaviour and remanded in custody until his next appearance later today at Guildford Crown Court.
He is a director of Certum Property – described on Companies House as ‘Residents of property management’ – which was set up in November 2022 in Exeter. The company changed its filing address to 15 West Street, Axminster.
Also registered at the same address is what appears to be a fledgling agency called Certum Estate Agents which was incorporated by Cartwright in January this year.
DEVESTATED
Cartwright with former fiancée Samantha MickleburghIn a statement released through Surrey Police Mickleburgh’s family said: “We are devastated by the loss of Samantha, an incredible mother, beautiful, much cherished daughter, and friend.
“Loved by many, she was a true example of class, integrity, and dedication to those around her. Lighting up any room she entered with her vivacious personality and endearing smile.
“No words can truly capture all her beloved qualities and nothing will ever fill the hole left in the lives of those who loved her.”
Her two children said: “Nothing can prepare you to face the world without your parents at a young age. Our mother had been both parents to us since the loss of our father and she was doing such an amazing job at it. No finer example of a Mum could there be, we will feel the loss in every aspect of our lives.
“We are grateful to be such a close family and for the support we continue to receive from those who knew Samantha.
“We as a family wish for privacy at this impossibly difficult time.”
Pennyhill Park, which sits in 120 acres of parkland, near Bagshot, is described as ‘Surrey’s most luxurious spa and hotel retreat’ and located around two miles from Bagshot Park.
