Family of woman, 23, who lay dead in flat for a year left without answers as to how she died

The ‘mummified’ remains of a woman were discovered in her flat a year after she died, and inquest was told.

Charlotte Leader, 23, was found in her flat in Bolton, Greater Manchester, on August 6, 2025.

But her mother, Chantay Simm, said Charlotte’s family had not heard from her since September 2021.

Despite searching for her, Ms Simm said Charlotte was ‘impossible to find’. Neighbours said they never saw Charlotte leave her home.

She was discovered by police who were conducting a welfare check after Bolton at Home could not gain entry to the flat for a utility inspection.

In a social media tribute her family said: ‘Charlotte was a very beautiful and talented young woman.

‘Her many talents were playing the guitar and keyboard and she also had a love for art.

‘She was loved tremendous