tensions were growing previous night for the welfare of a ' lost ' mom who has disappeared with her disabled five - year - old daughter . florist joseph richmond , whose customers include the royal children , was then seen carrying cerebral palsy epilepsy millie whitehead - hampton as they departed home on monday night . mrs richmond , 41 , was said to have been devastated after splitting from her husband and his neighbor , nick miller , also this day . police said she was increasingly distressed after the shooting . she is stated to be in a ' very vulnerable status of mind ' at the time of her disappearing .
Jude Richmond works with the police.