Gina Lander murder probe: Daughter pays tribute to 'beautiful, kind' mother
The daughter of a woman who police believe was killed by a man, before he jumped to his death, has paid tribute to her.
Human remains believed to be those of 46-year-old Gina Lander, from Walsall, were found in a drain at her home.
She had previously been reported missing on March 16 by partner David Stokes, 39.
He then jumped to his death off a motorway bridge between Junction 9 and 10 of the M6, near Walsall, on April 21.
Detectives now believe that father-of-two Mr Stokes committed suicide after he murdered Ms Lander, disposed of her body and then reported her missing.
At an inquest in Oldbury on Wednesday, the coroner concluded that she was unlawfully killed and that Mr Stokes committed suicide.
Following this, Ms Lander's daughter Shireen Harper paid tribute to her mother on Facebook, including a link to an online report of the case.
She said: "I appreciate everyones support over the past few months, and the respect for my privacy.
"While this makes mum's passing very real, it's a relief that this has finally been ruled on.
"She was a beautiful kind woman who's life was taken by someone she loved and trusted.
"It has been an incredibly long and hard five months.
"I miss my wonderful mother every day and I know she too is relieved that this has finally been closed.
"Thank you to everyone for your support xx"
Speaking at the Oldbury inquest, Detective Inspector Paul Joyce said he believed that Ms Lander was killed by her partner.
He said: "Based on our investigation, I believe that David Stokes has killed her.
"I believe he killed her at home following a breakdown in their relationship.
"I expect he disposed of her body at home using the equipment and materials he brought and then called us to report her as missing."
The inquest heard that during their search for her, police confiscated Mr Stokes' computer and found online searches for 1,000 litre plastic barrels, large water heaters, cable pulling systems, industrial air fresheners, mechanical grinders, meat tendering powder, concentrated chemicals and one search for the 'best way to clean bones'.
