The family of a general practitioner who was discovered deceased at her residence have expressed their profound grief following her death.
Officers located the body of Hannah Cain, recognised by her patients as Dr Hannah Terry, at her property in Dersingham, Norfolk, on Sunday morning. The 45-year-old had been a dedicated healthcare professional at her medical practice.
In a statement released by her relatives, they described her character and impact:
She was kind, generous and loving; a beloved mother, daughter, sister, auntie, daughter-in-law and friend.
Mark Cain, aged 45 and residing at Fern Hill in Dersingham, was brought before magistrates in Norwich, where he faced an accusation of her murder. During the court appearance, he declined to enter a formal plea to the charges against him. He is scheduled to appear before a judge again on Thursday for further proceedings.
Family's statement
The family expressed their anguish at the loss:
We are devastated by the loss of our beautiful Hannah.They continued by acknowledging her professional dedication and personal qualities:
We are incredibly proud of the woman she was and of the great care she took of all her patients who knew her as Dr Terry.
The family concluded their statement with an appeal for consideration during this period of mourning:
We would ask people to respect our privacy at this difficult time.
What happens next
The case will proceed through the courts, with the defendant's next appearance scheduled for Thursday before a judge. Further details regarding the circumstances and legal proceedings are expected to emerge as the investigation continues.
