Man, 36, charged with murder after ‘sweet angel’ Joanna Derkacz found dead at home as family pays heartbreaking tribute
A 36-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with the murder of “sweet angel” Joanna Derkacz after she was found dead at home.
Joanna, 37, was tragically discovered inside the property in Waterlooville, Hampshire, on December 28.
The man was treated at the scene for injuries to his arms before being arrested on suspicion of murder, coercive or controlling behaviour and criminal damage.
Cops have now confirmed Stephen Edward Sexton of Nevinson Way has been charged with coercive or controlling behaviour and criminal damage.
He has been remanded to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on Friday January 5.
Joanna’s devastated family had paid tribute to the “special daughter, auntie, and sister”.
Her sister wrote a heartbreaking poem, saying: “We will love you always sweet angel.
“You didn’t deserve this. I’ll fight for the justice till my last breath. I promise.”
According to her Facebook page, Joanna was a branch manager at recruitment group CRS.
Tributes also flooded in for the Polish native from friends and colleagues.
Viola Signejeva said: “I am happy to have known Jo not only as a colleague but also as a very good friend.
“She has always been a source of positivity, energy, and enthusiasm. It’s too early for her. Rest in peace, Jo.
“I miss you and send my deepest condolences to your family and friends.”
While Aniya Malkosz added: “I can’t imagine I will never see you again. Nothing will ever be the same without you here… I miss you.
“Goodbye, Sunshine.”
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: “We were called at 11:30am on Thursday 28 December to a report that Joanna’s body had been located inside a house on Nevinson Way in Waterlooville.
“Our investigation is ongoing to establish what happened and how Joanna died.”