Donald Ralph was found dead at his home on Monday
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Tributes have been paid to a man after his body was found at his home in Aldham, near Colchester earlier this week.
Donald ‘Don’ Ralph, 83, was found dead at his property in Halstead Road shortly after 1pm on Tuesday, December 29.
Essex Police have launched a murder investigation into Mr Ralph s death and are currently awaiting the results of Mr Ralph s post mortem.
Police at Mr Ralph s home in Aldham near Colchester
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Mr Ralph s niece Tina Ralph paid tribute to her uncle, describing him as a unique character.