Based on Northamptonshire Police, the teenager — whose title has not been launched — appeared in courtroom after being charged with homicide and arson with intent to hazard life. Per the BBC, she clutched onto a teddy bear through the listening to.

The lady — who solely spoke to substantiate her title and age — was remanded into youth detention and can subsequent seem in courtroom on April 11.

Authorities have been referred to as to a Wellingborough house on March 10, after stories of a hearth.

Contained in the residence, officers found the physique of a 43-year-old lady. Whereas the sufferer hasn’t been formally recognized, police and household imagine her to be Marta Bednarczyk, a mom of three.

A homicide investigation was launched and her explanation for dying was deemed the results of sharp power harm.

“This night we have now formally charged a 13-year-old Wellingborough lady with homicide and arson,” Detective Chief Inspector Johnny Campbell introduced Tuesday evening.

“I wish to take a second to thank the various law enforcement officials and employees who’re working and proceed to work tirelessly on this investigation because the very tragic occasions of early yesterday morning,” Campbell added. “And, specifically, all our ideas are with Marta’s household, who’ve been absolutely co-operative all through what has been a devastating couple of days for them.”

No extra particulars in regards to the attainable relationship between the suspect and sufferer have been revealed.

“Marta was the matriarch of our household. She was a really caring lady, a loving mom, and a supportive pal who may by no means do sufficient for these she cherished,” her household mentioned in an announcement launched by Northamptonshire Police.

“She moved from Poland to the UK in 2010 — first to London after which to Wellingborough in 2012, the place she labored in a warehouse with a view to carry cash house for her household. She was engaged to her long-term associate Eugene and had a small however tight community of family and friends,” the assertion continued.

“She was so cherished by all of us and the tragic circumstances wherein she died will hang-out us perpetually,” her household added. “We do not suppose we’ll ever come to phrases with it.”

“We’re heartbroken on the considered by no means seeing our pretty Marta once more. She might be missed past phrases, and she is going to by no means be forgotten,” they concluded. “Lastly, we might wish to thank the police for the help they’ve offered us with since Sunday. They’ve been very sort and for that, we’re actually grateful.”