A "supportive and caring mother who tried to keep her family together" is remembered by the family of a woman who perished in a house fire.
In Stoke-on-Trent's Campbell Road, Valentina Cozma, 40, was discovered there on a Thursday afternoon.
According to Staffordshire Police, her ex-husband, 42-year-old Georgian Constantin, who is also from Stoke on Trent, is wanted in connection with her slaying.
She perished from smoke inhalation, according to post-mortem examination results.
Despite her sister Valentina's plea for assistance following her death, specially trained family liaison officers are still providing support to Ms. Cozma's family.
I could talk to Valeri about anything, the woman said.
"She provided me with assistance whenever I needed it. She made a constant effort to keep the family together.
Even though she didn't have anything, as an older sister, she made sure we had everything we needed.
She faced a lot of hardships, but she never gave up. Anyone with information that could aid in solving this case is kindly requested to contact me. ".
Detectives said on Sunday that they think Mr. Constantin left Stoke-on-Trent for London and requested that people call 999 right away to report his location rather than approaching him.
The two are from Romania, and according to the police, Mr. Constantin has connections to Southampton.
On Thursday, at 15:10 GMT, reports of a fire in Campbell Road prompted the dispatch of emergency personnel. The death of Ms. Cozma was confirmed on the spot.
The commanding officer for Stoke, Ch Supt. Colin Mattinson, stated: "I know the local community is in shock that someone within their community has died in such appalling circumstances.
"Having lived in the area for some time, we know she was a quiet woman who was well liked by her neighbors. ".
He also urged Mr. Constantin and anyone else who might be harboring him to get in touch with the police.
"Fleeing is not the solution. Since this is a serious crime, anyone found helping an offender will face harsh punishment, he added.
We must obtain justice for a teenage boy who lost his mother as well as for Valentina and her extended family.
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