Madison, 30, has not been seen or heard from since the morning of Friday, July 22. An investigation into her disappearance was launched by the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Squad and an arrest was made on Friday. Today, police charged a man with murder as they continue their inquiries into Madison’s disappearance. Garry Bennett, 36, of Caister Drive, Pitsea has been charged with murder and will appear at Southend Magistrates’ Court on Monday, August 1. Yesterday, Saturday 30 July, a body was discovered at Wat Tyler Country Park. The park and nearby recycling center are closed for the day and remain closed while police continue their investigation. Formal identification is yet to take place, but Madison’s family have been kept informed of the development and continue to be supported by specialist detectives. READ MORE » Special detectives are combing key locations in the investigation into Madison’s murder A spokesman for Essex Police confirmed they are still looking to speak to anyone with information. They said: “We continue to urge anyone who has any information but has yet to come forward to contact us. “Specifically, we want to speak to anyone who saw Madison or her car – a black Vauxhall Astra with registration EU13 JVW – between 8.30am. on July 22 and July 26. “If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident then please contact us. “A dedicated phone line has been set up and the number is: 0207 1267612 “Please quote crime reference number 42/197308/22. “We have also created a special portal through which information can be reported: “You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm. “Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services. “Alternatively you can call us on 101. “In an emergency always call 999. “If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers by visiting their website or calling 0800 555 111.”
