Pictured: ‘Kindest and most light’ girl, 23, whose dying prompted homicide investigation as man, 45, is arrested
A ‘kind, modest and beautiful’ 23-year-old woman whose death sparked a murder investigation has been pictured for the first time.
Ellie Flanagan was found dead in the Corban Avenue area of Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, on Saturday night by police officers carrying out inquiries relating to a car crash.
A 45-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of murder and remained in police custody on Monday as investigators were granted an additional 36 hours of questioning.
Those who knew Ms Flanagan have paid tribute to the ‘most gentle girl’, who was involved in drama production.
Erin McManus said: ‘Rest in peace Ellie, we will never forget the happiness and magic you brought to our lives. We will cherish these memories forever.
‘You really were the most gentle and kindest girl anyone could meet. Absolutely devastated. A whole community is grieving and you will be sorely missed.’
Laura McKenna added: ‘RIP Ellie, such a beautiful girl inside and out, so good to all the children she cared for! She will be badly missed by everyone.’
Louise Beresford wrote: ‘Ellie lived a life of love, kindness and [had] the most beautiful smile. The love Ellie showed my children each day she opened the door to greet them will stay with them and me forever.
Ellie Flanagan was found dead in the Corban Avenue area of Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, on Saturday night by police officers carrying out inquiries relating to a car crash
‘In her short life, Ellie made such a positive impact on everyone who had the pleasure of meeting her. The world is darker today.’
Lisa Keaveney penned: ‘Rest in peace Ellie. Taken far too young. A wonderful, bubbly and ambitious young girl who will never be forgotten.’
Police are appealing for anyone who noticed anything suspicious in Corban Avenue on Saturday to come forward.
Detective Chief Inspector Gary Robinson said: ‘Our thoughts are firmly with Ellie’s family and loved ones at this very distressing time.’
Mr Robinson added: ‘Our team continues to work at pace to establish the circumstances surrounding Ellie’s death and to determine exactly what happened.
‘I would reiterate our appeal to anyone who may have information that could assist us, to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1564 07/03/26. Any detail, no matter how small, could prove crucial to our investigation.
‘We urge anyone who was travelling on the Cornagrade Road into Corban Avenue between 6.30pm and 10.45pm on Saturday evening and noticed anything out of the ordinary, or suspicious, to make contact with us.
‘The local community will continue to see a police presence in the Corban Avenue area over the coming days, as our investigation develops.’
