Glenys Shelton, a 69-year-old retired retail entrepreneur, met a tragic end as her lifeless body was discovered on Hunstanton Beach in Norfolk. The identity of the deceased was confirmed by the coroner, Jacqueline Lake, who revealed that drowning was the determined cause of her death.
The discovery was made by a member of the public on Friday, October 20, near the Sea Life Centre.
The Norfolk Constabulary assured the public that Ms. Shelton’s death was not under investigation as suspicious. This information was crucial in alleviating concerns and ruling out foul play. Additionally, investigators dismissed any connection between her demise and the storm that had swept through Norfolk in mid-October, dispelling any speculations regarding a potential weather-related incident.
As the community mourns the loss of Glenys Shelton, full-scale inquests are scheduled for Friday, April 19, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding her tragic demise. The upcoming proceedings will provide a more comprehensive understanding of the events leading to her death.
During a brief hearing at the Norfolk Coroners’ Court, it was disclosed that Ms. Shelton had been a resident of Austin Street in Hunstanton. Her retirement from the retail industry marked a significant chapter in her life, and her untimely passing has left a void in the community.
The details presented in the hearing serve as a starting point for the inquest process, aiming to provide closure for the family and friends of Glenys Shelton and to ascertain the sequence of events that led to her unfortunate end on that fateful day at Hunstanton Beach.
