Detectives hunting Jed Allen, who was being pursued after his young sister, mother and her partner were found stabbed to death at their home, have discovered his body in a wooded area in Oxford, Thames Valley Police said.
Members of the public found the body in a wooded area in Oxford, Detective Superintendent Chris Ward, head of Thames Valley Police's major crime unit, told reporters.
The bodies of Philip Howard, 44, Janet Jordon, 48, and daughter Derin were discovered at 8.20pm on Saturday in Vicarage Road, Didcot.
Mr Ward said though the body found in Marston Road, Oxford, had not been formally identified, he was satisfied it was Allen.
He said: "The body was discovered in an area of woodland accessible by two members of the public. This area had not previously been searched by police.
"Our investigation continues but we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the murders."
Mr Ward, who said an inquest would be carried out in due course, added: "My condolences go out to the families and loved ones. We have specially trained officers with the families and will continue to support them at this extremely difficult time.
"I would like to thank the public for all their help during this investigation, as well as their patience while we have been carrying out searches."
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