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Emotional tribute from Becky’s mum
The mother of Becky Watts has issued a heartfelt tribute to her murdered daughter.
Tanya Watts has spoken for the first time since her daughter’s body was discovered at a house in Barton Hill last week.
She has also released a picture of Becky as a baby, saying she will remember her daughter as a “beautiful baby and gorgeous girl”.
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Here is her statement in full:
“My name is Tanya Watts. I am the mother of Becky Watts. I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who took my beautiful angel into their hearts.
“I have felt unable to say anything about Becky until now as the sense of loss and pain is overwhelming. But throughout this time I have been so touched and comforted by how people, many of whom are complete strangers, have taken the time to express their condolences.
“I feel Becky’s presence all around me. I know that she is up in heaven with her Nanny and Grampy and other people that loved her.
“Thank you to all those people who helped search for Becky and get our angel returned to us.
“We were able to see each other one last time: I know that she is at peace and can now have the dignity that she deserves.
“I am determined to focus on happy memories of Becky as a beautiful baby and gorgeous girl.
“I have been going through old photographs and she has a beaming smile in all of them.
“This is how she should be remembered – for her beauty inside and out.”
Becky disappeared from her family home in St George on February 19. Her body was discovered at a house in Barton Court on March 2.
Her step-brother Nathan Matthews has been charged with her murder and a further five people have been charged over her disappearance. They are all due to appear at Bristol Crown Court on March 26.
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