Ipswich – Man pleads guilty to the murder of Courtney Mitchell
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A 27-year-old man has admitted fatally stabbing his ex-partner in Ipswich earlier this year.
Logan Burnett appeared before Ipswich Crown Court today, Monday 25 November, where he pleaded guilty to the murder of 26-year-old Courtney Mitchell.
The incident occurred on Tuesday 6 August, when police were called to Burrell Road at just after 7.10pm to reports that a woman had been stabbed.
Despite treatment by emergency services personnel, including critical care paramedics from Suffolk Accident Rescue Service, the victim – who was later identified as Courtney Mitchell from Ipswich – died a short time later in hospital.
A Home Office post-mortem examination concluded that the cause of death was fatal injuries from stab wounds to the chest.
Burnett, of All Saints Road in Ipswich, fled the scene after the attack but had immediately been identified as the suspect. Officers began extensive enquiries to locate him and he was arrested at a house in north-east Ipswich the following morning (7 August).
He was taken into police custody for questioning and was subsequently charged on Thursday 8 August, appearing before magistrates the next day.
Burnett has been remanded in custody pending a sentencing hearing to be held at Ipswich Crown Court on Monday 17 February 2025.
Detective Superintendent Nicola Wallace, the Senior Investigating Officer, said: “This was a completely senseless loss of life which has devastated Courtney’s family.
“Logan Burnett is a violent coward who murdered a defenceless woman in front of her friends and members of the public in broad daylight.
“At least by admitting his guilt, Burnett has spared Courtney’s family the additional trauma of a trial, but the pain and anguish his actions that evening have caused will live with them for ever.”
Previous release | 13 August 2024
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender in connection with a fatal stabbing that took place in Ipswich on Tuesday 6 August.
Emergency services were called to Burrell Road shortly after 7.10pm on 6 August following reports that a woman had been stabbed.
Officers attended and found a woman who had suffered serious injuries. Despite treatment by emergency services personnel the woman sadly died a short time later in hospital.
Subject to confirmation at formal inquest proceedings, she has been identified as Courtney Mitchell, 26, from Ipswich.
A 27-year-old man from Ipswich was arrested on Wednesday 7 August, in Ipswich on suspicion of murder and taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning.
Logan Burnett, 27, of All Saints Road, Ipswich, was subsequently charged with murder.
A second man was arrested yesterday, Monday 12 August. The man, aged 35, from Ipswich, was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning. He was subsequently bailed with conditions to return to police on on 12 October.
A mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct by Essex Police regarding previous contact from the force with the deceased.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact Suffolk Police, quoting crime reference 37/44382/24, via:
Online - https://mipp.police.uk/operation/363723O48-PO1
Phone – Call 101
Crimestoppers – Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.
Previous news release | 9 August 2.15pm
A family has paid tribute to a woman who died in Ipswich on Tuesday 6 August.
Emergency services were called to Burrell Road shortly after 7.10pm on 6 August following reports a woman had been stabbed.
Officers attended and found a woman who had suffered serious injuries. Despite treatment by emergency services personnel including critical care paramedics from Suffolk Accident Rescue Service, the woman sadly died a short time later in hospital.
Subject to confirmation at formal inquest proceedings, she has been identified as Courtney Mitchell, 26, from Ipswich.
Courtney’s family has asked Suffolk Constabulary to issue the following tribute on their behalf:
“This is a tribute to a beautiful daughter, granddaughter, mummy and sister.
“No amount words can comprehend what type of person Courtney was but we will try to share some of her light.
“Her contagious smile lit up any room and her laughter was the sweetest sound in our home. Her kindness had no limits, she was always there for everybody, family, friend, or stranger.
"She was helpful in every way possible; her empathy knew no bounds. She was fun, fierce and extremely loyal.
“She was a daughter, granddaughter, a mummy, a sister, niece, aunty, cousin and a best friend to all. She had time for everybody and would go above and beyond the scale to help others in need and always offered support in any way possible.
“Courtney was a great mum with two beautiful sons and one beautiful daughter who love her immeasurably. We miss you and you are forever in our hearts and as a family we are completely and utterly devastated and broken. A void will always be left and a place at the table will always be set for you.
“We will continue to fight for her and get her the justice she deserves as she deserves the world and more.
“Courtney was very intelligent and could read any room, she was extremely funny and was the life and soul of any gathering. Courtney touched the lives of so many with her warmth and generosity, she was courageous and full of spirit and had a unique ability to make others feel valued and loved.
“You are our pride and joy and our shining star. We are very grateful every day for the gift of being her parents, grandparents, sister, aunty, niece, cousin and more, but more importantly the gift she gave her children of being their mother.”
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Courtney’s family would like to thank all those that have shown and given their support. They would now kindly like to request some privacy.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact Suffolk Police, quoting crime reference 37/44382/24, via:
Online - https://mipp.police.uk/operation/363723O48-PO1
Phone – Call 101
Crimestoppers – Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.
Previous news release | 8 August 2024 9.38pm
A man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in Ipswich on Tuesday 6 August.
Emergency services were called to Burrell Road shortly after 7.10pm on 6 August following reports a woman had been stabbed.
Officers attended and found a woman who had suffered serious injuries. Despite treatment by emergency services personnel including critical care paramedics from Suffolk Accident Rescue Service, the woman, aged 26, sadly died a short time later in hospital.
A 27-year-old man from Ipswich was arrested yesterday morning, 7 August, in Ipswich. He was arrested on suspicion of murder and taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre.
Logan Burnett, 27, of All Saints Road, Ipswich, was subsequently charged with murder. He is due to appear before Ipswich Magistrates’ Court tomorrow, Friday 9 August.
A Home Office post-mortem examination was conducted this afternoon, which concluded the cause of death was fatal injuries from stab wounds inflicted to the victim’s chest.
A police cordon has now been lifted and a road closure is no longer in place at Burrell Road.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact Suffolk Police, quoting crime reference 37/44382/24, via:
Online - https://mipp.police.uk/operation/363723O48-PO1
Phone – Call 101
Crimestoppers – Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.
Previous news release | 7 August 13.53pm
A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing that took place in Ipswich yesterday, Tuesday 6 August.
Emergency services were called to Burrell Road shortly after 7.10pm following reports that a woman had been stabbed.
Officers attended and found a woman who had suffered serious injuries. Despite treatment by emergency services personnel including critical care paramedics from Suffolk Accident Rescue Service, the woman, aged 26, sadly died a short time later in hospital.
A 27-year-old man from Ipswich was arrested this morning in Ipswich. He was arrested on suspicion of murder and taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre where he will be questioned by detectives.
A police cordon remains at the scene and a road closure is in place at Burrell Road while enquiries take place.
Superintendent Andy Martin said: "Residents will continue to see an increased police presence in the area as our investigation continues.
"While we remain in the early stages of our enquiries, we believe the victim and the suspect are known to each other.
"We would continue to urge anyone with any information, no matter how insignificant you may feel it may be, to contact us.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to contact police. Drivers with dash cameras, or anyone with CCTV or doorbell cameras in the area, are asked to review any footage between 6.30pm and 7.30pm for anything that may be relevant.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Suffolk Police, quoting CAD 330 of 6 August 2024, via:
Online - https://mipp.police.uk/operation/363723O48-PO1
Phone – Call 101
Crimestoppers – Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.
Previous news release | 6 August 11.10pm
Police have launched a murder investigation following a fatal stabbing in Ipswich today (Tuesday 6 August).
Emergency services were called to Burrell Road shortly after 7.10pm following reports that a woman had been stabbed.
Officers attended and found a woman who had suffered serious injuries. Despite treatment by emergency services personnel, the woman, aged in her twenties, sadly died a short time later.
There is a police cordon at the scene and a road closure is in place at Burrell Road while enquiries take place.
No arrests have been made at this time.
Detective Chief Inspector Tam Burgess said: "Emergency services, including a number of police resources, were deployed to the scene and those in the area will continue to see an increased police presence throughout tonight and the coming days.
"A murder investigation has been launched and we are in the early stages of our enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, however it is believed the parties are known to each other.
"We would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information, no matter how small you may feel it is."
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to contact police. Drivers with dash cameras, or anyone with CCTV or doorbell cameras in the area, are asked to review any footage between 6.30pm and 7.30pm for anything that may be relevant.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Suffolk Police, quoting CAD 330 of 6 August 2024, via:
Website – https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us
Phone – Call 101
Crimestoppers – Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.