Tributes to a popular tattoo artist continue to be left outside the studio where she is believed to have been killed by her husband in a suspected murder-suicide.

Mum-of-one Ramona Stoia, 35, tragically died along with Catalin Micu at GothInk Studio in Canterbury, which the couple ran together.

Micu, 54, had been facing rape allegations against Ramona before the tragic incident last Monday evening.

A collage of pictures of Ramona has been displayed on the doors of the shop in Lower Bridge Street, along with dozens of flowers, candles and written tributes.

Tarpaulin sheets had been covering the front of the tattoo parlour last week, but these have since been removed.

One heartfelt poem, called Shining Star, reads: "A shining star snatched from our sky. The question we ask ourselves is why?

"A wonderful spirit loved by all. An amazing lady so beautiful.

"Taken by the angels in such a cruel way. So heartbroken can't find the words to say.

"The tattoos you created are your legacy. Up in heaven now spirit flying free."

One tribute left at the scene reads: "RIP Ramona. You were a beautiful soul. You will be missed so much."

Another says: "I never knew you but unfortunately can relate to your experiences. You deserved to be here and free of violence. I hope you have some sense of peace."

Following last week's tragedy, it emerged Micu was on police bail after Ramona, 35, accused him of a series of sexual assaults against her.

The tattoo artist couple, who had one young son together, married in Las Vegas four years ago but are understood to have recently separated.

In February, Ramona secured a non-molestation order – a court injunction restricting or banning contact – against Micu.

It is thought the couple continued to live together, but Micu was banned from “harassing or pestering” her.

But on March 26, he was arrested on suspicion of having breached this order, and of seriously sexually assaulting his wife.

Ramona came forward with a series of historic allegations of rape against her husband, dating back throughout their 16-year relationship but primarily taking place in the last few years.

There were five separate allegations, all of which reportedly took place at the family home.

Following his arrest, Micu was placed on police bail until April 20.

But under the bail conditions, he was still allowed to work alongside Ramona at GothInk Studio, of which he was the sole director.

Dozens of armed police officers were called to the tattoo parlour at about 5.20pm on Monday.

The city’s ring-road was soon shut off, as patrol cars and ambulances lined Lower Bridge Street and a huge cordon was set up.

Kent Police initially reported that two people had been found injured, before confirming on Tuesday that a 54-year-old man and 35-year-old woman had died at the scene.

The incident is still being investigated, but police say they are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the tragedy.

Only Ramona’s death is being treated as suspicious, while police say Micu’s is not.

Kent Police has now referred itself to the police watchdog, following its contact with the couple prior to their deaths.

A spokesman for the Independent Office for Police Conduct says: “We are currently assessing the referral to determine what further action may be required from us.”

The tragedy has sparked a huge outpouring of grief and left the Canterbury community reeling.

A police spokesman said: “The next of kin of both parties have been informed and inquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing with a view to providing a full report to the coroner.”

Anyone who has any concerns or information regarding the incident is asked to contact the police via the Kent Police website or by calling 101, quoting 11-0995, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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