The Metropolitan Police has launched a murder investigation after a social worker and her sister were found dead on Sunday (7 June) in a London park.
Bibaa Henry, a senior social worker in children’s services at Buckinghamshire Council, was found with her sister, Nicole Smallman, at Fryent Country Park in Wembley, where they had been celebrating Bibaa’s birthday last Friday evening. They were reported missing on Saturday after they did not return home.
Bibaa Henry (Credit: Metropolitan Police)
Bibaa, who lived in Brent, had worked at Buckinghamshire since 2017. The council’s cabinet member for children’s services, Mark Shaw, said: “We are all deeply shocked and distressed at the tragic news about our colleague Bibaa Henry. Bibaa was a well-respected, well-liked and highly-valued member of our social care team. She was very popular with her colleagues and we are supporting Bibaa’s team during this sad time.
“Bibaa was committed to caring for and supporting children and young people across Buckinghamshire. She will be very much missed by all of us here at the council. On behalf of everyone at Buckinghamshire Council, can I convey our heartfelt condolences to Bibaa’s family, friends and colleagues at this most difficult of times.”
Senior investigating officer DCI Simon Harding said: “We are in the very early stages of the investigation and are working hard to find out what led to these two women losing their lives. Their families have been devastated by their loss and they need answers. They have asked that their privacy is respected at this time as they come to terms with this horrific incident.”
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Sincere condolences to Bibaa and Nicole’s family at this very sad time.
My heartfelt condolences are sent to Bibaa, Nicole and their family. I cannot begin to imagine the heartache they must be feeling at this time. Rest in Peace dear sisters.
So shocking. Warmest thoughts to Bibaa’s family and colleagues.
I’m saddened by this. Bibaa was such a lovely person, Thoughts ad prayers with her family and Nicole’s.
xxx hope you’re well J,
Condolences
My thoughts are with Bibaa Nicole’s family, friends and colleagues for their loss at this very sad time.
Such sad and tragic news. Thoughts and strength to those close to Bibaa and Nicole.
Such sad news. What a loss to family, friends, colleagues/our profession.
My sincere condolences
I used to be a colleague of Bibaa’s and she was a delight to be around and a conscientious and dedicated worker. So shocked and saddened by this news. Deepest condolences to her family. RIP Bibaa.
This is very very sad news!!! We were colleagues based in Harrow CWD in 2015 and kept in touch. I spoke to her in March and she was looking for a new social worker post.
Pillar of Light
Pillar of Light burning bright
Earth Star below
Soul Star above
Burning away all that is not light
Transforming all into unconditional love
Star of Isis descend
Your blessing and peace without end
You are graced now with peace and protection
Completely embraced by divine perfection
You will be missed by one and all
And may the love you shared
Be spread far and wide for evermore
RIP Bibaa
I am so sad to hear such horrible news. Bibaa was someone I worked with and know. She was a lovely person inside and out words cannot Express how I am feeling of such a tragic loss.
Sending my condolences to her friends and family. RIP Bibaa we love you and miss your dearly.
Very sad! my condolences to the family at this sad time xxx
Such sad news! Sincere condolences to Bibaa and Nicole’s family
I was saddened to hear this tragic news!
I met Bibaa on 3 occasions.
She came to my home twice and the 3rd time I met her at Harrow Council.
Bibaa was a very nice lady. Unfortunately we didn’t keep in touch…
This world is so cruel and wicked that we live in!
May you and your sister RIP
Sleep on Beauties.????
Very sad news, my thoughts go out to her loved ones, friends and colleagues, what a tragic loss.
She made a difference to improve the lives of children and was one of us. Thank you.
Bibaa and Nicole, taken too soon. Rest sista’s. Your Peace will come.
Beautiful remembrance
Of a beautiful person
Sadly missed
Hopefully justice
Will be found.
My condolences
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I knew Bibaa in high school. I’m totally shocked and sad by what has happened to her and her sister.
God bless you both. My thoughts and condolences to her family. Rip to Bibaa and her sister.
I just heard their mother being interviewed, and she said that the police officers involved stood around taking selfies photos with the bodies. I hope they are both outed by name and jailed.