Janelle Duncan-Bailey was the mum of two young boys
An inquest has opened into the death of mum-of-two Janelle Duncan-Bailey.
The 25-year-old's body was found dumped in the boot of a car in Mayfield Crescent, Thornton Heath, on Saturday.
The home care nurse had been reporting missing after failing to pick up her two sons aged two and seven, from a friends house.
Croydon Coroners Court heard an autopsy gave the cause of death as asphyxia due to compression of the neck.
Jerome McDonald of Fairlands Avenue has been charged with murder.
The 30-year-old will appear at the Old Bailey on April 5, for a plea and case management hearing.
Coroner Dr Roy Palmer adjourned the inquest until the after the outcome of criminal proceedings.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article