A MAN has been charged with murder in connection with the investigation into missing Basildon woman Madison Wright.
Madison, 30, has not been seen or heard from since the morning of Friday, July 22.
An investigation into her disappearance was launched by the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate and an arrest was made on Friday.
Police have today charged a man with murder as they continue their investigation into Madison’s disappearance.
Gary Bennett, 36, of Caister Drive, Pitsea, has been charged with murder and will appear at Southend Magistrates’ Court on Monday, August 1.
A body was found in Wat Tyler Country Park yesterday, Saturday 30 July.
The park and nearby recycling center are closed all day and remain closed while officers continue their investigations.
The formal identification process is still pending, but Maddison’s family have been kept informed of developments and continue to be supported by specialist detectives.
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A spokesman for Essex Police confirmed they were still looking to speak to anyone with information.
They said: “We continue to appeal to anyone who has any information but has not yet come forward to contact us.
“In particular we want to speak to anyone who saw Maddison or her car – a black Vauxhall Astra with registration EU13 JVW – between 8.30am on July 22nd and July 26th.
“If you have any information, CCTV, CCTV or other footage relating to this incident please contact us.
“A special telephone line has been set up, the number of which is: 0207 1267612
“Please quote crime reference number 42/197308/22.
“We have also created a special portal through which information can be reported:
“You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online live chat service, available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.
“Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.
“Alternatively you can call us on 101.
“In an emergency, always call 999.
“If you would like to make an anonymous tip, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers by visiting their website or calling 0800 555 111.”
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