This is the first picture of a father and daughter murdered in a double killing at a home in south-east London.
The bodies of Marie Brown, 41, and Noel Brown, 69, were found when police officers forced their way into Mr Brown’s Deptford flat in the early hours of Monday after a tip-off.
Both were pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 2.45am.
Ms Brown, who lived in Peckham, is believed to have worked as a crèche leader at a primary school in Nunhead.
A close family friend paid tribute to the murdered pair, describing them as “a lovely, caring family”.
The woman, who asked not to be named, said Ms Brown had two daughters, one with autism, aged nine, and another aged 18.
Scotland Yard have not confirmed the injuries the pair suffered that led to the deaths.
Detective Chief Inspector Simon Harding, leading the investigation, said: “I am asking the public to assist police by providing information relating to those coming and going from the New Butt Lane address.
“Noel Brown had a significant routine and at this stage it appears that he was not seen after Thursday, November 30.
"I would like to hear from anyone who either saw Noel in the week leading up to his death, or who has information concerning anyone who visited him at home.
“Similarly, anyone who can provide information concerning the movements of Marie Brown is asked to call our incident room.
“No matter how insignificant or small a detail it may seem, any information will assist my team in piecing together the events leading up to this tragic incident.”
Next of kin have been informed and post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course.
A police cordon remained in place around the crime scene on Tuesday as detectives trawled for clues. No arrests have been made.
If you have any information that will assist the investigation, please call the incident room on 020 8721 4205 or 101. Alternatively call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or tweet @MetCC.
