UK - Daniel Duffield 24, Lauren Evans 22, found deceased in there home, ‘murder probe’, 25 June 2024

[StillDiggin]

A paramedic found dead alongside a woman at his home was the star of Channel 4's 999: On the Frontline.

Police have launched a murder probe into the deaths of Daniel Duffield, 24, and Lauren Evans, 22, who were found by Duffield's colleagues from West Midlands Ambulance Service at his home in Cannock, Staffordshire on Tuesday. The pair are yet to be formally identified.

Paying tribute to her crew mate, fellow ambulance worker Ellie - who appeared alongside Mr Duffield in the Channel 4 documentary as a student paramedic - said she is 'still trying to come to terms' with the tragedy.

Millions watched Mr Duffield on the eleventh series of the show, which follows West Midlands Ambulance crews as they respond to 999 calls across the region.

It comes as student mental health nurse Ms Evans, from Bridgend, South Wales, was today pictured for the first time.

Staffordshire Police last night referred itself to the police watchdog over recent contact.

NHS worker found dead next to woman's body was Channel 4 star

EXCLUSIVE: 999: On the Front Line paramedic Daniel Duffield, 24, and Lauren Evans, 22, were found dead by emergency services at a property in Cannock on Tuesday.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Sarahlou]

Sounds like another case of murder/suicide

 

[Rusty Braincells]

This reporting is slightly confusing at this stage to me, I am not quite following tributes being paid before it’s entirely clear what’s happened and who might have done what to whom, but perhaps friends and family know the details already.

 

[Lucy6226]

Maybe he ended his life, she discovered him and couldn't continue living herself? Tributes seem to be pointing to him struggling with his MH and ending things, rather than him taking her with him imo

 

[QB2022]

Yes, the reporting isn't in the typical manner that suspected murder suicides are reported. I do wonder if it's less straightforward

 

[MrsWatson]

Police have launched a murder probe into the deaths of Daniel Duffield, 24, and Lauren Evans, 22, who were found by West Midlands Ambulance Service at his home in Cannock, Staffordshire on Tuesday. The pair are yet to be formally identified.

TV paramedic and girlfriend shared 'date night' days before deaths

Paramedic Daniel Duffield shared pictures of himself and Lauren Evans enjoying a date night just days before the couple were found dead at his home in Cannock, Staffordshire.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Helen_Stewart]

The wording of this case is confused to say the least. Murder suicide is my guess, but why the ambiguity from the police and newspaper reports?

 

[Helen_Stewart]

This report states that the other victim was his ex-girlfriend
From the Daily Mail

People living next to Mr Duffield said he had moved in to the quiet residential road in Cannock 16 months ago, with his then-girlfriend. They had since split up.

Another neighbour said: 'He moved in just after Christmas 2022 with a girlfriend but they split up.

His wife said she had seen his current girlfriend, 'in floods of tears' yesterday afternoon.

'She was being consoled by paramedics. They were in tears too. It was terrible to see.'

 

[Sarahlou]

This report states that the other victim was his ex-girlfriend
From the Daily Mail

His wife said she had seen his current girlfriend, 'in floods of tears' yesterday afternoon.

'She was being consoled by paramedics. They were in tears too. It was terrible to see.'

Also from this article:

Police were then called, who launched a murder investigation. They have not confirmed whether or not they are looking for anyone else in connection with the double tragedy.

 

[MollyHarps]

The reporting in this case is so confusing

It’s hinted at possibly being murder suicide but then in other articles I read it more as 2x murders.

The police referred themselves to the watchdog as they’ve had content over something previously

I’m very confused

RIP to both

 

[MrsWatson]

So the young lady who was also found in the home is not his CURRENT girlfriend, the one the DM has posted all over, but his Ex? Do I have that right?

Very confusing.

 

[Helen_Stewart]

So the young lady who was also found in the home is not his CURRENT girlfriend, the one the DM has posted all over, but his Ex? Do I have that right?

Very confusing.

The earlier report stated that it was his ex-girlfriend who had died in the house with him, based on the fact that they had bought the house together, and they had split up, despite still living in the same house.

 

[Helen_Stewart]

The information is all confusing, but I don't understand why a neighbour would state that his current girlfriend was seen outside the house after the deaths had taken place. Of course, in such terrible circumstances, details can be mixed up

 

[Sarahlou]

The information is all confusing, but I don't understand why a neighbour would state that his current girlfriend was seen outside the house after the deaths had taken place. Of course, in such terrible circumstances, details can be mixed up

I would guess the girlfriend turned up there after hearing what had happened

 

[Helen_Stewart]

I would guess the girlfriend turned up there after hearing what had happened

But the latest reports are saying his current girlfriend is the poor girl who died in the house with him.

 

[Sarahlou]

But the latest reports are saying his current girlfriend is the poor girl who died in the house with him.

The link you posted says the victim was his ex.
Edit- but yes this is confusing at the moment.

 

[Helen_Stewart]

The link you posted says the victim was his ex

Yes, but the latest news updates state that the other victim was his current girlfriend. Hence the confusion.

 

[Sarahlou]

Yes, but the latest news updates state that the other victim was his current girlfriend. Hence the confusion.

Oh sorry i thought that was a new article you posted

 

[indicolite22]

From his childhood friend:

'People need to be aware of men's mental health and understand the consequences of what can happen. I especially think those working in emergency services need more support.'

TV paramedic and girlfriend shared 'date night' days before deaths

Paramedic Daniel Duffield shared pictures of himself and Lauren Evans enjoying a date night just days before the couple were found dead at his home in Cannock, Staffordshire.

www.dailymail.co.uk

They wouldn't have said that now if this was double murder.

His cousin Becky Simcox also shared her grief with several touching posts on Facebook. In one she expressed: "Absolutely can't believe I'm writing this my cousin has lost his battle with mental health today, you did not deserve any of this you was the most kind hearted, hardworking lad. Love and miss you always RIP Dan".

Channel 4 star endured 'struggles' before Staffordshire double death tragedy

Daniel Duffield's sister, Chelsea Louise, revealed that he 'unfortunately couldn't help himself' despite helping so many others

www.stokesentinel.co.uk

 

[Rusty Braincells]

I’m waiting to see what’s happened, as I see the “men’s mental health” comments but it wouldn’t be my go-to quote if the man in question was suspected of having committed murder rather than just taking his own life… perhaps just me.