Murder victim's love for prime suspect (From Daily Echo)

Stephanie Bellinger was headover heels in love with Anthony Marsh

9:00am Monday 1st March 2010 in News By Echo Reporter

A Hampshire murder victim told of her love for the man wanted for killing both her and their baby daughter.

The depth of Stephanie Bellinger’s feelings for suspected killer Anthony Marsh can be revealed today as the first picture of the murder victim is published by the Daily Echo.

The 24-year-old and her ten-month-old daughter Lili were found stabbed to death at their home in Totton over weekend.

Police today stepped up their hunt for 6ft 2 in Marsh who id described as dangerous and has not been seen since the discovery.

Stephanie's heartbroken parents, who discovered the bodies, are today expected to release a statement paying tribute to their daughter and grandaughter.

Yesterday Marsh’s distraught mum broke down in tears as she made an emotional plea for her son to give himself up.

For all the background, news and reaction to the murders that shocked a community see today’s Daily Echo