05:10 EDT, 7 April 2021
The first picture of a mother-of-two who was found dead at a road junction with stab wounds to her neck, chest and back has been released by police.
The body of Emma McArthur, 43, was discovered at a remote road junction near Crookham Common, near Thornford Park Hospital, in Thatcham, Berkshire, around 11.45pm last Thursday.
Her 'on-off boyfriend' Christopher Minards, 35, an ex-Army medic, was charged with her murder.
In a tribute released by her family, Miss McArthur was described as 'spiritual, spontaneous and a free spirit'.
This image, released by Thames Valley Police, is the first picture of mother-of-two Emma McArthur, 43, who was found dead at a road junction with stab wounds to her neck, chest