The teenage daughter of a woman stabbed to death in their dream family home has spoken of her heartbreak.
Agnė Druskiene, 40, was found with multiple knife injuries in the home she and her husband Augustinas Druskis built together in east London – a bungalow they finally completed and moved into three years ago.
Police responded at around 1am on October 18 and Agnė was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene.
Druskis, 43, a builder by trade, will appear at the Old Bailey today charged with her murder.
Her new neighbours in Havering said the couple ‘looked like the perfect family’ as they left flowers and messages by the police cordon.
A GoFundMe has raised more than £30,000 for Agnė’s daughter and two teenage brothers – now left without their mother.
Her eldest daughter Evita, 19, told Metro: ‘We thank everyone for all your support and love towards the family, the community has helped us see how many hearts she has touched.
‘It is truly appreciated and will go a long way.’
Alvija Černiauskaitė, chair of the Lithuanian Association UK, has been helping support Agnė’s children.
She told Metro: ‘From the moment the community was aware of the tragedy, we began offering help — not only through financial donations but also through words of comfort, emotional support, and practical assistance.
‘The board of the Lithuanian Community organised collections, shared the message widely to make sure that the children feel at least some care and love.’
She added: ‘This tragedy deeply touched everyone. Agnė was known as a kind, warm, and devoted person, so her passing resonated far beyond her immediate circle.
‘Many people who never met her personally said they felt as if they had lost someone close to them. The outpour of empathy reminded us of the strength of our Lithuanian community — that even far from home, we stand together in times of sorrow.’
The crowdfunder said Agnė’s kids were left without the most important person — their mother.
‘This is not just a loss. It is an endless pain, silence, and emptiness that nothing can fill’, it reads.
‘Every act of kindness, every pound donated, every time this message is shared, is like a gentle hand embracing the children who have lost their mother, and a tender voice whispering: “You are not alone.” ‘
A devastated neighbour, who lost his own wife recently, told Metro that police had closed down the street since early Saturday morning.
He said: ‘I am completely shocked. It has really upset me. They seemed like a lovely family.
‘I would take in parcels for them when they weren’t in and they were always very grateful.
‘I would see the mother take the little ones to school in the morning. And the dad taking out the bins on a Wednesday.
‘They’ve lived here for more than three years. It is so sad.’
He added: ‘I was wondering what the hell was going on.
‘Forensics officers in their white suits have been here since Saturday morning, it’s been like watching a TV show out of the window.’
Floral tributes were left outside her home.
One had a card attached which said: ‘I can’t believe I won’t see you again. The angels took you too soon it’s so unfair.’
The family of both the victim and the accused were at a Magistrates’ hearing on Monday.
Druskis appeared in custody in prison issue grey tracksuit and spoke through an interpreter to confirm his name, address and date of birth.
He was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey for a plea and trial preparation hearing on Wednesday.
Anyone with information relating to the incident is urged to contact the Met via 101.
If you would like to donate to the GoFundMe visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/agnes-druskienes-vaikams
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