Melissa Nikki Keighley , 23 , found dead at her home in South Shields on Sunday . Her boyfriend , Anthony Ross , 24 , was arrested and charged with murder . No plea was taken and the case was referred to Newcastle Crown Court . Miss Nikki Keighley was described as a 'loving and caring person ' by her family . Her step cousin , Liddle , has set up an online fundraising account . It has already raised £3,750 in funds to help the family in less than a day .
Melissa Liddle , 23 , found dead at her home in South Shields on Sunday . Her boyfriend , Anthony Ross , 24 , was arrested and charged with murder . No plea was taken and the case was referred to Newcastle Crown Court . Miss Liddle was described as a 'loving and caring person ' by her family . Her step cousin , Nikki Keighley , has set up an online fundraising account . It has already raised £3,750 in funds to help the family in less than a day .