Tributes paid to ‘beautiful woman taken too soon’ as man charged with Leeds murder
“Tracy lit up any room she walked into”
The family of a woman who was found dead in a flat in Leeds on Saturday (June 24) have released a tribute in her memory.
Tracy Davenport was described by her friends and family as “a beautiful woman [taken] too soon in the most horrific, unspeakable manner.”
The 58-year-old’s body was discovered by police officers in a flat in Cottingley Towers in the early hours of Saturday morning following a concern for safety call.
A man has since been charged with her murder.
The full tribute from Tracy’s family reads: “A tribute to the most beautiful, kind, caring mother, sister, aunty, nana, niece and daughter.
“Tracy would help anybody and put everybody before herself, she would give you her last penny. Tracy lit up any room she walked into.
“A beautiful woman [taken] too soon in the most horrific, unspeakable manner.
“Tracy, aka mum, you will be forever loved and missed forever more. There are no words to describe the void that this tragedy has left and can never again be filled.
“Love you always Alison, Adian and family.”
Tracy’s death is now being investigated by West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team.
Police confirmed on Monday that Colin Mann, 52, also from Cottingley Towers, has been charged with Tracy’s murder.
His trial date has been set for February 8, 2027.