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The family of a woman who died after being stabbed in the neck have paid tribute to her as a “special and gentle daughter”.
Katie Fox, 34, was taken to hospital with serious injuries to her neck after she was stabbed in Smallbrook Queensway. birmingham on Friday night, But he died after a few days.
Jayson Raphael, 21, of Rosedale Avenue in Smethwick, accused of her murder, appeared at Birmingham Crown Court on Wednesday via video link from HMP Long Lartin in Worcestershire.
A tribute to Ms Fox was released via West Midlands PoliceHer family said she was a “shining light” who was “special in every way”.
He said: “Gone too soon dear Katie, so beautiful and kind.
“A part of us was snatched away that terrible night, a part of us also disappeared suddenly, when you passed away, leaving us all with great grief and heartache.
“You were a shining light in our lives, you were so special in every way, you were everything a daughter could be and so much more.
“It is very difficult for us to bear and understand your loss, but we know that you are still with us and giving us strength in every way. You are our guardian angel.
“God bless you Katie, our special and tender daughter.
“Thank you to everyone who has shown support during this most difficult time.
“Thank you also to the paramedics at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the police and the ITU for their professionalism and cooperation.
“We ask at this most difficult time that we be allowed to mourn the loss of our most precious daughter in peace and privacy.
“God bless Katie in our hearts forever.”