After she disappeared, Nikki, who worked as a mortgage advisor, was reported missing within hours and a major search operation was launched.
Her family said they had continued to receive ‘negative targeted messages’ as well as seeing ‘wildly inaccurate speculation’ on a number of platforms months after her death. ‘Nikki and Paul’s girls have already taken great comfort in the deeply thoughtful gifts sent to them in goodwill and in time they will read the many cards that are filled with such kindness and love.
Mr Wilcox added: ‘We encourage people to look at the facts, the evidence which has been heard during the inquest, and the conclusion reached by the coroner.