Pippa’s death a mystery

By MATT NICHOLLS and SARAH MARTIN

TRIBUTES are flowing for local woman Pippa Lanko after she was found dead in her neighbour’s yard in Marton last week.

Police have been investigating her sudden death and said that she likely died on the night of Sunday, February 5.

She wasn’t found until Monday afternoon when her neighbour was mowing the lawn.

Friends have described the 38-year-old as being the “life of the party” and “a bright light”.

Ms Lanko had an infectious, cheeky grin and unwavering kindness for everyone around her, they all said.

“She had a beautiful and generous heart, like her mum, and an exuberance to live life to the max,” friend Robyn Sheehan told Cape York Weekly

“Pippa is a Cooktown darling and will be greatly missed.” would be missed by many.

“She was just such a lovely soul in every way with a heart of gold; she was full of laughter, craziness and cheer,” they said.

“She loved my kids unconditionally, even if she was down, she always loved children.”

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