TRIBUTES have flooded in for a "beloved" mother who was found in a house with a man's body. Natalie Jones, 39, was tragically discovered alongside the body of a man, 47, on February 21 in a flat in Hirwaun, Wales. The deaths have been described as "unexplained" and post-mortem examinations are due to take place tomorrow.
![[Police van parked on a residential street in Hirwaun, Wales.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/increased-police-presence-hirwaun-wales-974796385.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Natalie's devastated family paid tribute in a statement: "She will forever be remembered. "During this incredibly difficult time we kindly ask for privacy as a family as we grieve and come to terms with our loss.". They added: "We ask for the ongoing investigation by the police to be respected and that you keep Natalie and our family in your thoughts and prayers.".
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South Wales Police were called at around 5.45pm and both bodies were discovered in the high street flat, near Abedare. Neighbours have been thanked for their patience as cops continue their inquiries. They confirmed there will be an increased police presence at the scene since the tragic discovery.
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The house has been cordoned off and officers released a statement after the discovery. South Wales Police said yesterday: "Officers are investigating the unexplained deaths of two adults, a man and a woman, whose bodies were discovered at an address on Hirwaun High Street around 5.45pm on Friday, February 21.
