Carolyn Achia, 28, was found by a member of the public at Shotover Country Park in Old Road in Headington on Thursday, March 21.

Police and emergency services closed off the area for several hours to the public while an investigation was carried out.

Book of condolence here: Tributes for woman found dead in country park

Forensic officers could be seen heading into the wooded area and police advised the public that the death was being treated as ‘unexplained’ but ‘not suspicious’.

A South Central Ambulance Service staff member verified her death at about 7.10am. It is believed that Miss Achia was found at about 6.45am.

Carolyn Achia (Image: Humphris Funerals)

At Oxford Coroner’s Court on Wednesday (April 3), an inquest opening was held into Miss Achia’s death where her identity was confirmed to the public.

It was heard that she was a research scientist at the Centre of Human Genetics who lived in Benson Road, Headington. She was born in Kenya.

A post-mortem examination was carried out and the medical cause of death has been provided as ‘hanging pending further investigation’.

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Her body was identified to police using photographic comparison.

Floral tributes were left at the opening of the path into the wooded area following the lifting of the police cordon.

The Oxford Mail opened a book of condolence for Miss Achia for people to pay tribute.

Gill Sillence wrote: “Thinking of the family at this very sad time. Condolences to you all.”

Victoria R said: “I hope you are at peace and where you need to be. Sending your loved ones courage at this very sad and difficult time.”

Joanna Johnson wrote: “Sending love to friends and family.”

Further tributes were left for Miss Achia on social media.

Debbie Moss wrote: “I’m so sad to read this. She must of been in a dreadful place -  my thoughts and prayers are with her and her family RIP sweetheart.”

Julie Koretz added: “Thoughts with family and friends. Such a sad loss of a young life.”

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A funeral for Miss Achia is taking place today (April 5) at The People’s Church in Banbury, organised by Humphris Funerals.

Her friends and family are raising money in her memory for Mind, a mental health charity. Almost £100 has already been raised in her memory.

A full inquest into her death will take place at Oxford Coroner's Court on September 26 at 10am.

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