A CANADIAN adolescent who was visiting her boyfriend in the UK when she was allegedly murdered by him died of chest stab wounds, an inquest heard today.
After travelling to the UK to see her 23-year-old internet partner Jack Sepple, Ashley Wadsworth, 19, passed away in Chelmsford, Essex, only a few weeks later.
“Stab wounds to the chest” was listed as the proviso cause of death.
The inquest was postponed while criminal investigations were ongoing by Essex Senior Coroner Lincoln Brookes.
Last week, Sepple made an appearance in court on charges of Ashley’s murder.
He was remanded in jail and ordered to report for a plea hearing on March 7 at Chelmsford Crown Court.
According to reports, Ashley, a Canadian, arrived in Britain on a six-month tourist visa after meeting Sepple online.
When police came, they reportedly found him lying on a bed near to Ashley’s body.
Lovestruck As she and Sepple visited London, Ashley posted a number of joyful pictures to her Facebook page.
The pictures showed them hugging in front of well-known tourist attractions in London while she referred to him as “my bestie.”
Her Facebook page stated that she would be moving to Chelmsford, more than 2,000 kilometres away, in November from her home in Vernon, British Columbia.
She reportedly cut her trip short because “things weren’t going great,” but she was scheduled to return last week.
‘BEAUTIFUL SOUL
Ashley’s family paid tribute to her “unforgettable laugh” and “spontaneous, humorous, caring attitude” .
Additionally, they mentioned the teen’s sense of adventure and described her as being “fiercely affectionate and dedicated to her family and friends.”
Ashley’s relatives revealed that he had visited Mexico, California, and England “boosted her enthusiasm for language.
She was trilingual and had aspirations of becoming a lawyer after being admitted to a Canadian institution.
In Canada, Ashley’s grieving friends also paid tribute to the devout adolescent.
Tianna Kowalchuk, her best friend, shared a collection of heartfelt images of her and Ashley laughing together during graduation.
She said: “Probably one of the worst feelings is losing your best friend. A best friend is more than a boyfriend, a sibling and even a parent.
“A best friend is someone you can genuinely tell everything to. It’s someone you can tell about stuff that you may not even be able to tell your parents. It’s someone who will never judge you for needing to vent or rant about something that is bothering you. It’s someone you always feel comfortable around.
Jack Sepple admits killing Canadian lover Ashley Wadsworth on her visit to UK
