Former personal assistant of Duchess of York found dead in Texas
Jenean Chapman, the former personal assistant to the Duchess of York, was discovered in a Dallas apartment. Law enforcement authorities have determined that her death is a result of homicide.
A 48-year-old man named James Patrick has been apprehended in connection with the murder.
He is now awaiting murder charges in relation to this disturbing incident.
Relatives of Ms. Chapman shared details with Sky News' US partner, NBC News, stating that the 46-year-old had been married to Patrick for a few months.
Their relationship had been tumultuous for several years, with her sister, Nicole Marshall, revealing, «We were shocked because before that it was an on-and-off relationship. It was rocky, we were aware of that.»
The shocking news also reached the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, who expressed her shock and sorrow through an Instagram post.
She remembered Jenean as a loyal, hardworking, beautiful, and fun person. The Duchess extended her heartfelt condolences to Chapman's family and friends.
She pledged to make a donation to help cover legal and funeral expenses and to facilitate the repatriation of Chapman's remains to New York City.
The motive behind this heartbreaking incident remains unclear, and James Patrick remains in custody, with a bond set at $100,000 (£82,000). Investigations into this tragic event continue as authorities work diligently to unravel more details.
