arah Ferguson stated she is “shocked and saddened” after her former assistant was murdered within the US.
Jenean Chapman, 46, was discovered lifeless by police at her residence in Dallas, Texas, on Monday.
She was the Duchess of York’s private assistant for 4 years between 2001 and 2005.
Fergie wrote on Instagram: “I’m shocked and saddened to be taught that Jenean Chapman, who labored with me as my private assistant a few years in the past, has been murdered in Dallas aged simply 46. A suspect is in custody.
“Jenean was loyal, hardworking, lovely and enjoyable and my coronary heart breaks for her household and buddies. I heard from her simply a few months in the past and she or he appeared so joyful. Her household is elevating cash to move her physique again to New York Metropolis and pay for authorized and funeral prices.
“I will probably be making a donation and supporting the household in any manner attainable – please assist when you can on the hyperlink in my bio.”
She pledged to assist the household with funeral prices.
Jenean started working with Fergie as her first job after graduating from college in New York.
Her household stated she began a job in Dallas 5 months in the past.
James Patrick, 48, has been arrested on suspicion of her homicide. He stays in custody.