In the early hours of a March morning, a 32-year-old woman named Orinta Narbutaite was found dead at a caravan park in the quiet Nottinghamshire village of Milton — a discovery that has since opened not only a murder investigation, but a deeper reckoning with what institutions knew, and when. Two men now face charges not for the death itself, but for allegedly conspiring to conceal what followed it, a distinction that speaks to the layered nature of how harm is sometimes hidden. That police have referred the case to an independent watchdog, owing to prior contact with the deceased, reminds us
Two charged after woman found dead at Nottinghamshire caravan park
A 32-year-old woman, Orinta Narbutaite, was found dead at a residential caravan park, triggering a murder investigation.
Specially-trained officers continue supporting Orinta's family
Mark
So two men are charged, but the charge is about preventing burial—not about causing her death. What does that tell us?
Mimi
It suggests the investigation has focused on what happened after she died, not necessarily who caused the death itself. The conspiracy charge is narrower and more specific than a murder charge would be.
Luke
Right, but we should be careful. We don't know if there are other charges coming, or if the death itself is still being investigated as a potential homicide. The source doesn't say.
Mark
And then there's this referral to the police watchdog because of past involvement with her. That seems significant.
Mimi
It does. It means she had prior contact with police, and that history is now being scrutinized by an independent body. It raises questions about whether anything could have been done differently.
Luke
But again—we don't know what that involvement was. It could be anything from a report she made to something else entirely. The source doesn't specify, so we can't assume.
Mark
Two other people were arrested and released without charge. Does that suggest they were questioned and cleared?
Mimi
Likely. They were part of the initial investigation but investigators determined they had no connection to the alleged conspiracy.
Luke
Or they had information but weren't involved in the crime itself. We're inferring their role from the fact they were released, which is reasonable, but it's still inference.
Mark
What's the human element here that matters most?
Mimi
A woman is dead, her family is grieving and asking for privacy, and now two people face serious charges. The caravan park is cordoned off. This is a small community dealing with something violent and sudden.
Luke
And the referral to the watchdog adds another layer—there's going to be scrutiny of how police handled any prior contact with her. That's going to be part of the story going forward.
The Pulse
- A woman's body was found at 3:12am at a residential caravan park, and the silence of that hour has since given way to a full murder investigation spanning two counties.
- The charges filed — conspiring to prevent lawful burial — suggest the alleged wrongdoing did not end with Narbutaite's death, but continued in the hours or days that followed.
- Two men with local ties, one a neighbour on the very street where she was found, now face court, while two others arrested during the inquiry were released without charge.
- Nottinghamshire Police have referred the case to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, acknowledging prior contact with the deceased — a disclosure that raises uncomfortable questions about what was known before that March morning.
- Investigators continue to appeal for witnesses, and a grieving family, shielded by liaison officers, waits in the difficult space between loss and the slow unfolding of truth.
In the early hours of a March morning, a 32-year-old woman named Orinta Narbutaite was found dead at a caravan park in the quiet Nottinghamshire village of Milton — a discovery that has since opened not only a murder investigation, but a deeper reckoning with what institutions knew, and when. Two men now face charges not for the death itself, but for allegedly conspiring to conceal what followed it, a distinction that speaks to the layered nature of how harm is sometimes hidden. That police have referred the case to an independent watchdog, owing to prior contact with the deceased, reminds us that justice must account not only for what happened in the dark, but for what may have gone unheeded in the light.
Orinta Narbutaite, 32, from Rotherham, was found dead at the Longbow Residential Park on Main Street in Milton, Nottinghamshire, in the early hours of March 20. Police were called at 3:12am, and what they found set a murder investigation in motion. Her family has since been informed and, supported by specially-trained officers, has asked for privacy.
Two men have been charged in connection with the case. Donatas Noreika, 37, a resident of Main Street in Milton, and Arturas Karvelis, 42 — also known as Arturas Bockus — of Parkgate, Rotherham, both face charges of conspiring to prevent the lawful and decent burial of a body. The nature of the charge is telling: investigators appear focused not only on how Narbutaite died, but on what was done — or attempted — with her remains afterwards. Both men were due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on March 23.
A 64-year-old man and a 60-year-old woman were also arrested during the inquiry but released without charge. A bungalow within the caravan park was cordoned off as evidence was gathered.
The investigation carries an additional weight: Nottinghamshire Police have referred the case to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, citing prior contact between officers and Narbutaite. The force has not elaborated on the nature of that history, but the referral signals that questions extend beyond the immediate circumstances of her death. Detective Inspector Matt Scott confirmed that inquiries remain active and urged anyone with information to come forward, either by calling 101 — citing incident 18 of March 20, 2026 — or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
A 32-year-old woman from Rotherham was found dead at a residential caravan park in Milton early Friday morning, setting off a murder investigation across north Nottinghamshire. Orinta Narbutaite's body was discovered at the Longbow Residential Park on Main Street at 3:12 a.m. on March 20. Police have since named her publicly and informed her family, who have requested privacy while being supported by specially-trained officers.
Two men have been charged in connection with the death. Donatas Noreika, 37, who lives on Main Street in Milton, and Arturas Karvelis, 42, of Broad Street in Parkgate, Rotherham—also known in the community as Arturas Bockus—face charges of conspiring to prevent the lawful and decent burial of a body. Both were scheduled to appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Monday, March 23. The specific charge suggests the investigation has focused on what happened to Narbutaite's remains after her death, rather than the death itself.
Police also arrested a 64-year-old man and a 60-year-old woman during their inquiry, but both were released without charge. The decision to release them indicates investigators determined they had no role in the alleged conspiracy. A bungalow at the caravan park was cordoned off as officers gathered evidence and worked to piece together the circumstances surrounding Narbutaite's death.
The case has taken on additional complexity because Nottinghamshire Police announced they are referring the investigation to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, the national police watchdog. This referral stems from prior contact between police and Narbutaite—a detail that raises questions about what that history entailed and whether it bears on how her death came to occur. The force has not elaborated on the nature of that past involvement.
Detective Inspector Matt Scott acknowledged the gravity of the case while the investigation remains active. He said officers have worked intensively to understand what happened and that specially-trained family liaison officers continue supporting Narbutaite's relatives. He also made clear that despite the charges filed, police inquiries are ongoing and they are seeking information from anyone who has not yet come forward. Anyone with details about the incident can contact police by calling 101 and citing incident 18 of March 20, 2026, or report anonymously through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
Notable Quotes
Our thoughts are with Orinta's loved ones at this incredibly difficult time. Police and crime scene officers have been working tirelessly to establish the circumstances of this tragic incident.— Detective Inspector Matt Scott, Nottinghamshire Police
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