Tragic Loss: Family Pays Tribute to 'Beautiful Angel' After 21-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in Boat Yard

Published on November 16, 2025 at 06:56 PM
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A YOUNG woman who was tragically killed and found in a boatyard in a seaside town has been pictured for the first time as tributes roll in.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering , who was just 21.

Headshot of Corinna Baker with long, wavy, reddish-brown hair, wearing glasses, a nose ring, and a lip piercing, smiling.A young woman described as a “beautiful angel” was discovered in a boatyardCredit: WNS Corinna Baker, 21, taking a mirror selfie.A male suspect has been arrested on suspicion of Corinna Baker’s murderCredit: WNS

The tragic 21-year-old was found dead at a former boat-building yard in the Welsh coastal town of Cardigan, in South Wales.

Locals say she was last seen before going to the boat yard on Thursday night and her body was found on Saturday afternoon.

Detectives say a man, 29, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in custody.

are appealing for help from anyone around the area of the Netpool Boat Yard from Thursday night who may have seen anything suspicious.

Her sister Caitlyn said in a touching tribute: “Heaven has the most beautiful, funny, stubborn angel entering the gates.

“I can’t believe I have to write this post. I’d give anything not to post this, for it to not be true… For it to be a cruel joke..

“But I’m so sorry to say my baby sister Corinna Rose has suddenly gained her wings this morning at 21.”

A witness said a boat was covered in black tarpaulin to be taken away by police for examination.

There are a series of former fishermen’s cottages around the boatyard site which closed more than 20 years ago. Some of the boats in the yard are occupied.

The boatyard sits in the mouth of the River Teifi estuary in the 4,000-population town – and is a favourite of anglers and visitors.

A Dyfed Powys police spokesperson said: “There continues to be an increased Police presence in Cardigan, following the discovery of a body of a woman in Netpool Boat Yard, Cardigan at approx. 12.35pm yesterday afternoon (Saturday, November 15).

“One man, aged 29 has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

“The woman’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

“Police continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and are particularly interested in speaking with anybody who may have been at the location, or may have seen anyone at the location, from around 9pm on Thursday 13, November.

“Anyone with any information that could assist us with our are asked to get in touch.”

A witness said a boat was covered in black tarpaulin to be taken away by police for examination.

There are a series of former fishermen’s cottages around the boatyard site which closed more than 20 years ago. Some of the boats in the yard are occupied.

A young woman with brown hair, glasses, and a lip piercing takes a mirror selfie.Locals say she was last seen before going to the boat yard on Thursday night and her body was found on Saturday afternoonCredit: WNS Boats and trailers on a grassy embankment next to a body of water.She was found at the Netpool Boat Yard

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