Multiple reports reference the death of Ann Widdecombe and describe reactions to news that police have opened a murder inquiry. In the accounts published by Andrew Pierce, the writer says he was shocked to hear the announcement on television and immediately linked it to Widdecombe. Pierce also describes personal memories of Widdecombe, including shared dinners and other time spent together, framing his response as “shocked and saddened beyond measure.” The articles state that Pierce spoke about Widdecombe’s final days, saying he knew she was alive the day before she died. In addition, the reporting includes recollections of past moments between Pierce and Widdecombe, including references to social gatherings and an anecdote about a prior incident involving David Cameron, as mentioned by the author. Across the pieces provided, the common focus is the juxtaposition of Widdecombe’s death with the police decision to investigate it as a homicide case, alongside personal reflections from someone close to her. No additional verified details about the investigation are included in the provided text.