Victims: 

• Noel Brown, 69;

• Marie Brown, 41

  
  

Perpetrator: Nathaniel Henry named as prime suspect; died before charge. Case closed on that basis.

Incident details: 

• Noel strangled and dismembered

• Marie strangled after likely disturbing the scene

• Police explored revenge motive linked to Noel’s past offences.

  
  

Outcome: No prosecution due to suspect’s death.

Location/Date: New Butt Lane, Deptford; 2–4 Dec 2017.