Tech boss Neil Muller was discovered with a single stab wound to the chest in a downstairs bathroom of a Warwickshire mansion, an inquest has revealed. The 54-year-old chief executive of Derby-based IT firm Node4 was pronounced dead at the scene on June 7.
Inquest Details
A four-minute hearing at Coventry Coroner's Court on Friday, July 10, heard that Muller suffered a cardiac arrest and was declared dead at 6.37am. Coroner Sean McGovern stated that police were called to the Langley Road property in Claverdon, near Henley-in-Arden, at 6.15am by paramedics who found Muller in a downstairs bathroom off the kitchen.
The court heard that Muller had a single stab wound to the chest and a superficial cut to the wrist. A weapon was recovered from the sink nearby. A post-mortem examination indicated a provisional cause of death as stab wound to the chest, subject to further examination.
Arrest and Investigation
Warwickshire Police arrested a 55-year-old woman from Birmingham on suspicion of murder less than an hour after Muller was pronounced dead. She has since been released on bail. The coroner adjourned the inquest to a date to be fixed for police to provide evidence and for the pathologist to submit a final report.
Company Reaction
Node4 issued a statement expressing devastation at the loss of their CEO. A spokesman said: "We are absolutely devastated by the death of our CEO Neil Muller. Although Neil only recently joined Node4, he made a meaningful impact in a short space of time. He brought real energy, momentum and passion to the business, and his loss will be deeply felt by people across Node4 and the wider industry. Our thoughts are with Neil’s family, our colleagues and everyone who knew Neil at this very difficult time."
Property Details
The incident occurred at a gated, five-bedroom property valued at approximately £2.5 million. Muller had been with Node4 for a short period before his death, having previously held leadership roles in the technology sector.
