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. Her family paid tribute to her as a kind and confident young person with a love of music. A 14-year-old boy has been charged with her murder and is due to stand trial in November. An inquest confirmed multiple stab wounds as the provisional cause of death. Authorities continue to investigate, and the family expressed gratitude for community support.