With two young children, you could certainly say love was at the centre of Christie Solaro’s life.
At aged 37, being a mother was her greatest joy, and she would do absolutely anything for them, from taking them to swimming lessons to helping out at Scouts.
She was close to her mother, Debbie, too, who was always at hand to help with the children.
Being a stay-at-home mum, with the kids aged eight and three, she relied on financial support from her ex-partner and policeman, John Formisano.
She lived a quiet and content life…
They married in 2010, having two kids together, but had since separated and were going through a divorce.
Although, their relationship was