Mum-of-two, 32, stabbed to death at London flat had just found out she was pregnant again as man is charged with murder
A MUM-OF-TWO who was stabbed to death at her flat had just found out she was pregnant again.
Alana Odysseos's ex-partner Shaine March has appeared in court today charged with the 32-year-old's murder.
Cops scrambled to reports of an injured woman at a home in Walthamstow, north east London at around 3am on Monday.
Alana was found suffering stab wounds and died at the scene, Scotland Yard said.
March, from Rotherhithe in south London, was arrested after cops launched a homicide probe.
The 45-year-old was charged with murder in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
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He appeared in custody today at Barkingside Magistrates' Court - after cops confirmed that he and Alana were known to each other.
Alana's sister Jasmine Yates said the mum had just found out she was pregnant with her third child.
Jasmine, 26, said: "She had just found out she was four weeks pregnant.
"She completely doted on her children and she was so excited to become a mother again.";
Devastated Jasmine wants to bury Alana with their "nanny" Patricia in their hometown of Newmarket in Suffolk.
"Alana was a mother of two beautiful girls. She was the best mother and fought hard for her kids.
"She was a sister, the best sister we could ask for. She was a daughter with a heart of gold.
"She was an auntie and she loved her nieces and nephews with a passion.
"We need help bringing Alana home to where she always wanted to be buried in Newmarket so she can lay to rest near her beloved nanny Patricia.
"Please remember my sister. Share stories about her, never forget her - and let's get justice for Alana."