Flowers have been placed at a Sussex train station where a teenage mum was found dead last week. A cuddly toy is among items left at the scene of the murder investigation at Crawley station car park after Stephanie Marie, 19, died there with stab wounds on Sunday morning. Jason Pascal Flore, 26, appeared at Crawley Magistrates Court on Tuesday morning charged with her murder.
The case was sent to crown court and Flore appeared at Lewes Crown Court on Wednesday and only spoke to confirm his name. Family described Stephanie as a "much-loved daughter , sister and mother" who was taken from them too soon. Pascal Flore arriving at court earlier this week (Image: Eddie Mitchell) A statement issued by the family read: "We are devastated that her young life has been ended in this way.
She had her whole life ahead of her. At school she excelled at sport and loved basketball, football and gymnastics. We will miss her so much.
Life will never be the same.” The investigation is being led by the British Transport Police. Stephanie Marie was 19 years old (Image: Family handout) Temporary detective superintendent Sam Blackburn, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our specialist officers are supporting Stephanie’s family and friends.
"Please can we ask for their privacy to be respected at this difficult time. “We continue to urge anyone with any information which could aid our investigation to get in touch with us.”.
