In an attempt to seize control over her wealth, author Helen Bailey was murdered by her fiance Ian Stewart in 2016.
Helen Bailey was a British children’s author. She is the writer of the Electra Brown series of books aimed at a teenage audience.
Some of her other popular books are Running in Heels, Taking the Plunge, Falling Hook, Line, and Sinker, Loving Each Other Safely, and many more.
Bailey was found dead on April 11, 2016, at the age of 51 years. She was killed by her fiancee Ian Stewart who was found guilty in the year 2017.
Obituary: Who Was Author Helen Bailey?
Bailey was born in Ponteland near Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Continuing her study, she received a degree in physiology at Thames Polytechnic.
However, would find herself working in a different profession. She was inclined towards work in media, soon began exploring her writing skills.
In 2008, she released her first book; Crazy World of Electra Brown series: Life at the Shallow End. The book had gained a massive teenage audience.
By 2010, she had already written four more books. Her masterpiece “Queen of Teen” was nominated for a prestigious award in the same year.
The popular writer had gone missing from her home in Hertfordshire. She was last seen on April 11, 2016, walking out her dog in the street.
Sadly, the remains of Helen Bailey were discovered on 15 July. Upon investigation, it was revealed that her fiance Ian Stewart had murdered her.
Helen Bailey Fiancee Ian Stewart Is Charged With Murder- Was He Arrested?
Ian Stewart was found guilty of Helen Bailey’s murder in 2017. Although, his trial had taken much more time due to many disturbing revelations.
Bailey was found dumped in the cesspit of her £1.5 million worth home. She was strangled and died from suffocation.
It was revealed that Stewart killed Bailey to gain access to her £1.8 million investments and two properties.
After Stewart’s conviction, police also began investigating the death of his first wife, Diane Stewart in 2010. It resulted that he had killed her too.
Stewart had received more than £96,000 including £28,500 from the insurance policy after the death of his wife.
The murderer of Helen and Diane was arrested and questioned in 2018. Subsequently was remanded in custody until September 2020.
Again In November 2021, he was pleaded not guilty to the charge and will reappear in trial on March 2022.
What Was Helen Bailey Net Worth?
Helen Bailey had an estimated net worth of $4.5 million.
She owned a £1.5 million worth home in Royston, Hertfordshire, Moreover, had an investment of £1.8 million, which was targetted by Ian Stewart.
Helen Baileys Documentary Was Released In 2017
Helen Bailey’s documentary was released in 2017 and was titled “Murdered By My Fiance”. It was released on Channel 5.
Her murder story was also the subject of the true-crime drama What The Killer Did Next. It was released in February 2019.