A man has been charged with murder after a search for Madison Wright turned up a body.
Gary Bennett, 36, has been charged with murder and will appear at Southend Magistrates’ Court on Monday, August 1, 2022, Essex Police said.
Officers investigating the disappearance said a body was found at Wat Tyler Country Park in Pitsea, Essex. The park and nearby recycling center remain closed while officials continue to investigate.
The formal identification process is still pending, but Ms Wright’s family have been kept informed of developments and continue to be supported by specialist detectives.
Mrs Wright, from Basildon in Essex, is 5ft 8in tall, slim, with hazel eyes and shoulder-length blonde hair. She has not been seen or heard from since 8:30 a.m. on Friday, July 22. She has a dream catcher tattoo on her left arm and a rose tattoo on her right arm.
Maddison Wright, 30, from Basildon in Essex, has been missing since July 22 and her car was found on July 26
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Her car, a black Vauxhall Astra, was found four days later on July 26 on Brackendale Avenue in Basildon.
Police have appealed for anyone with information about her disappearance to come forward. Detectives have also appealed for anyone with information about her car – registration EU13 JVW – between 8.30am on July 22 and July 26 to come forward.
A spokesman for Essex Police said: “Officers have today charged a man with murder as they continue their inquiries into Maddison’s disappearance.
“Gary Bennett, 36, of Caister Drive, Pitsea, has been charged with murder. He will appear at Southend Magistrates’ Court on Monday 1 August 2022.
“A body was discovered yesterday (Saturday, July 30) at Wat Tyler Country Park. The park and nearby recycling center remain closed while officials continue to investigate.
“If you have any information, CCTV, CCTV or other footage relating to this incident please contact us.”
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