Mother-to-be found in Newport flat fire was stabbed

Nikitta Grender's body was found in her flat in Newport today.  Grender (19 years old) was eight months pregnant with her first child, a daughter.  The baby's due date was a mere two weeks away.  Her body was recovered "using breathing apparatus and thermal imaging cameras."  Examinations show that Grender was stabbed.  The knife that was used to kill her, however, was not found at the scene.  Police are urging people who have seen Grender in the hours before the fire to come forward with possible information as to where the knife is or any other facts that led to the fire/murder.


This is disheartening to hear.  The fact that this teenager lost her life is already sad, but knowing that she was eight months pregnant makes this even worse.  Especially for Grender's family, who at this time should be joyfully waiting for the arrival of a new member.  Instead, they are mourning the early death of Nikitta.