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The suspected murder of a much-loved Huddersfield mum after she and her son were found dead is being investigated by West Yorkshire Police. Jane Riddell, 61, a mum and a grandma, was found

dead at a home in Greenlea Court in Dalton, Huddersfield, on February 3. The body of her son, Lee Scott Riddell, 35, was also found in the property. A murder investigation has been launched

into Jane's death and is ongoing. Lee's death is not being treated as suspicious by detectives and police say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with both deaths.

In a statement, West Yorkshire Police said: "Police were contacted at 11:11am on 3 February by a caller concerned for the welfare of two people at an address at Greenlea Court,

Huddersfield. "Emergency services attended the address and found a woman and a man unresponsive inside. Both were pronounced deceased a short time later. "They were formally

identified as Jane Riddell, aged 61, and Lee Scott Riddell, aged 35. "Post mortem examinations determined Jane Riddell’s death was suspicious and a murder investigation was launched.

Lee Scott Riddell’s death is not being treated as suspicious. _GET ALL THE LATEST AND BREAKING HUDDERSFIELD NEWS STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX BY __SIGNING UP TO OUR DAILY NEWSLETTER HERE._

"The investigation is being carried out by the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team and enquiries are ongoing; however, police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the

deaths." Family and friends have paid tribute to Jane. Her daughter, Rachel, posted a tribute on the Funeral Guide website following the tragedy. Jane was described as a 'proud and

devoted grandma'. Rachel wrote: "Mum. Where do I start...how do I speak about such an amazing women in a few words. "I've been so lost since I found out you was no

longer with us! My heart is broken, I still haven't come to terms with never seeing you again and I dread the day! "You gave us such a great childhood you would always take us on

days out, then even on holidays as a single parent with 3 children, sea side breaks and even abroad holidays." Rachel described her mum as 'one in a million'. She wrote:

"You always put so much effort in with everything you did. You was such a hard working woman from a young age and right till the end, so you could still spoil your six grandchildren

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privacy notice here. "Such a caring, thoughtful person we will all be lost without you. I'd do anything to just have a single moment back. "This definitely wasn't your

time, and i cant believe you was just taken from us all in this way, it's unforgivable." People have also posted their thoughts and memories of Lee on the Funeral Guide website.

One woman wrote: "I will miss you so much. I'll never forget all our special memories we shared together. Love you. Rest in peace love Dindle." _GET ALL THE LATEST AND

BREAKING NEWS IN YORKSHIRE BY __SIGNING UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER HERE._ One man posted: "I can't believe you are gone brother so many laughs you were always such a laugh pal my heart

breaks for you n your family until we meet again brother rest in peace my mate Lee." One woman said: "Rest in peace Lee I will always remember the early days holidays and fun times

with us and I know how much you loved your girls." The deaths of Jane and Lee were mentioned at Bradford coroners' court earlier this week when a detective with West Yorkshire

Police asked the coroner for more time to investigate the linked deaths. Assistant coroner, Caroline Chandler, suspended both inquest hearings for three months until September 4, 2025.