The death of a young woman whose body was discovered in Lurgan a week after she went missing has “touched every home” in a Co Down village.
Police confirmed on Sunday the body located in the Princes Street area of Lurgan was that of 24-year-old Caitlin Green, originally from Gilford.
“A post-mortem examination has now concluded, and the death is not being treated as suspicious,” a PSNI spokesperson said.
“Our thoughts are with Caitlin’s family at this sad time.”
Ms Green, a mother of two, was last seen around 12.30pm on Saturday, January 31, after leaving a friend’s house in the Derry Street/Lord Lurgan Park area, close to Princes Street. The PSNI issued a public appeal for information on Thursday.
Police have informed the family of 24-year-old Caitlin Green after body discovered in Lurgan PICTURE: PSNI
“Our village is devastated by the tragic loss of Caitlin Green. What began with hope, prayers, and the community coming together to search has ended in heartbreak beyond words,” wrote the Gilford Community Events Group in a post on social media.
“We want to express our deepest and most sincere sympathy to her family and loved ones. Our hearts are completely broken for you.
“This loss has touched every home in our village. We stand together in grief, in support, and in solidarity with the family at this unimaginable time. You are not alone, our entire community is with you.”
In a statement on Saturday police confirmed that the body of a woman was located in the Princes Street area of Lurgan on Saturday afternoon, and said Caitlin’s family was informed.
DUP MP Carla Lockhart said the news Ms Green’s body was discovered was “tragic news”.
“Our hearts are broken for a local family facing an unimaginable loss,” the Upper Bann MP said.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Caitlin’s family, her friends, and especially her children at this incredibly difficult time. Today, a family is grieving, and they deserve privacy, dignity, and compassion.
“The outpouring of support from the community has been phenomenal, and I know in the days ahead this family will need everyone to continue to rally around them in prayer and in practical support. But above all else, I would encourage everyone to respect the family as they navigate these early, painful days.
“Moments like this remind us how fragile life is and how important it is to hold our loved ones a little closer. Hug your children tighter tonight.”