Charlotte Leader, aged 23, was discovered deceased in her apartment during a welfare check by police on August 6.
The remains of a “beautiful and skilled” young woman were found in her Bolton residence one year post-mortem.
Charlotte Leader, aged 23, was found dead at her residence located on Newbury Walk in Bolton, Greater Manchester, during a welfare visit by the police as reported on August 6 by the Bolton Coroner’s Court.
Charlotte’s mother, Chantay Simm, disclosed that they had lost all contact with her daughter since September 2021, and despite various attempts, she was “untraceable”. Neighbors also confirmed to the police that they hadn’t seen Charlotte leaving her apartment.
Her family shared a touching tribute on social media, noting: “Charlotte was not just beautiful but incredibly talented. Her passions included playing the guitar and keyboard, as well as a deep appreciation for art. She was deeply loved by the family and her absence is felt daily.”
Assistant Coroner Stephen Teasdale told the court that Charlotte had “dealt with mental health challenges”, adding: “Over time, she became distant from her family, pushed people away, and eventually stopped participating in mental health services.”, as reported by the Mirror.
Mr Teasdale revealed Charlotte had turned down a mental health appointment in 2022 and had no further contact with services. He also confirmed that there were “no illicit drugs found at the scene” and that her diaries contained nothing to “suggest that as a problem”.
Charlotte’s sister, Caroline Calow, revealed that the 23 year old had battled with eating disorders, including bulimia, from a young age. She noted that the flat was devoid of “any medication” and gave the impression of being inhabited by “someone who cared”, rather than “the flat of someone who had given up”.
A “large volume of letters” were found behind the front door by police, along with food in the fridge bearing sell-by dates of July 2024. Charlotte’s body was subsequently discovered under her duvet.
Detective Inspector Paul Quinn described the flat as “sparsely furnished” and “immaculately clean”, stating that there was “no suggestion she intended to take her life, or anything to suggest she would do anything untoward”. He also mentioned the discovery of boxes of a detox cleanser.
DI Quinn informed the court that the only conversations on Charlotte’s phone were with ChatGPT, which she had sought help from. Her final message, dated
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