Express and Star
·Jul 2026
Family of 14-year-old girl found dead in park pay tribute to ‘beautiful person’
A 14-year-old girl, Lilly Jones, was found dead in Duffryn Park in Blaina, South Wales, after being reported missing two days earlier. Her family issued a heartfelt tribute describing her as kind, confident and deeply loved. A 14-year-old boy has been charged with her murder, with a trial scheduled for November. An inquest heard she died from multiple stab wounds, with her body discovered in woodland on June 22. Authorities continue to investigate while the community offers support to the family.