The family of a nurse found dead alongside her TV paramedic boyfriend have paid tribute to a ‘special person’ taken from them ‘prematurely and unnecessarily’. Lauren Evans, 22, from Bridgend in South Wales , and her partner Daniel Duffield, 24, were discovered at a house in Hednesford, Staffordshire, on June 25. Police say they are treating Lauren’s death as murder and are not looking for anyone else in connection with either death.
Paramedic Daniel had appeared on the Channel 4’s documentary series 999: On The Frontline. In a statement issued through police yesterday, Lauren’s family said: ‘On the 25 June 2024 we tragically, prematurely and unnecessarily had our beautiful daughter Lauren taken from us at the tender age of 22. ‘Lauren was truly beautiful inside and out and will forever be in our memories.
‘She was adored by her parents, younger sister, grandparents, family and friends because she was a gorgeous, soft natured, sweet girl whose smile would brighten even the darkest of days. The family continued: ‘Lauren’s thoughtful, caring and loving nature made her endearing to so many during her short life and she had so much more love to give and smiles to share with family and friends in the future.” ‘Lauren loved our family dog, Poppy, and her little puppy, Milly, with the two of them forming such a strong mutual bond in only the short time they sadly had together.
’ The family said Lauren had ‘achieved academic success’ and was soon to st.
