Police make further arrest in connection with murder of beloved mother OFFICERS investigating the suspected murder of a beloved mother and fitness fanatic have now arrested a fourth suspect. Police apprehended a 23-year-old man from Kirby Cross on Wednesday night on suspicion of murder. The man, who was arrested by officers in Kent, currently remains in custody for further questioning. The arrest is in connection with the death of Michelle Cooper, who died in hospital on April 25 after slipping into a coma. The 40-year-old had suffered catastrophic head injuries during an incident in Beach Way, Jaywick, two days before. Since then Essex Police officers have launched a murder investigation and three people have so far been charged with murder.