NewsUK NewsCrimeEdward Holden, 36, of Penzance, has been charged with rape and murder after a woman in her 80s was found dead at a property in Ashton, west Cornwall, last week12:55, 01 Jun 2026Updated 12:58, 01 Jun 2026A man has been charged with rape and murder after a woman in her 80s was found dead near Helston.‌Edward Holden, 36, of Alexandra Place, Penzance, was charged after the woman was discovered at a property in Ashton on Friday, May 29.‌Holden was remanded into custody and is due to appear at Truro Magistrates' Court on Monday, June 1, reports Cornwall Live.‌Officers were called to a property in Ashton shortly after midnight on Friday, May 29, Devon and Cornwall Police said."We recognise that an incident such as this will cause worry amongst our communities," a force spokesperson said.Article continues below"We would specifically request that any social media commentary is avoided, and we ask for your support as we further our investigations."Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Breaking NewsCrime