This is the first picture of the six-year-old girl who was 'found unconscious in a pool of blood ' by the bodies of her dad and two dogs at their family home.
Little Keziah Flux-Edmonds was rushed to hospital but died shortly afterwards while her father Darren Flux-Edmonds, 44, died at the scene on Wednesday morning.
The £250,000 four-bedroom house on a new-build estate in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, has been sealed off as forensics officers combed the house for clues into the tragic incident.
Police today named the youngster and her dad Darren, who it is believed split up with Keziah's mother just weeks ago.
He recently posted an ominous message on his Facebook , which read: "Lord, my heart hurts right now. I have no idea what I need, but you do. Please help."
Shocked neighbours, friends and one of Keziah's teachers have paid tribute to the "Disney -mad" youngster today as floral tributes were left outside the house.
John Orchard, 29, whose young son went to school with Keziah and lived on the same quiet street, said she was the daughter of Darren Flux-Edmonds and his wife Nikki and described the family as 'lovable'.
Fighting back tears, he told how Keziah loved to wear Disney princess dresses and, in particular, liked dressing up as Elsa from the hit-movie Frozen.
He recalled her playing outside in princess outfits and remembered her fondly playing on the trampoline in her back garden.
When Mr Orchard told his son about the devastating news, he burst into tears and told him he didn't want to go back to school without Keziah there.
He said: "We're all distraught. My little boy went to school with Keziah and they were friends.
"I didn't want to but I had to tell him what happened, it broke his little heart. He was crying and told me he didn't want to go back to school because she wouldn't be there.
"She was such a sweet little girl, she loved Disney, she was absolutely mad about it. She would always wear Disney princess dresses when she was playing.
"She especially loved Frozen. Elsa was her favourite, she wanted to be her when she grew up.
"She used to sing all the Frozen songs and pretend to be Elsa, it's heartbreaking knowing she'll never be able to do it again.
"I can remember hearing her laughing from her garden, and when it was nice outside she used to play on the trampoline in their garden and I could always hear her laughing and screaming.
"The mum Nikki was always busy, I remember her running up and down the road with her phone. I hadn't seen Darren in months."
He was unsure about the circumstances of their death, but described Mr Flux-Edmonds as someone who was quiet and who would often stay inside the house.
He added: "They didn't seem like the kind of family to get into any sort of trouble or anything.
"I still can't believe it. They were such a lovable family it's a shock, I'm struggling to get over it."
According to his Facebook page, Darren Flux-Edmonds was 'temporarily unemployed' and had previously studied at the Isle of Wight College.
On April 11, 2016, a picture was posted to Mr Flux-Edmonds Facebook profile which had the message: 'To my wife. Just to say I love you.'
Ten days later on April 21, he posted a status which read "Perspective / relationships / divorce / couples / friends / best ...".
It was accompanied by a picture of a quote which read: "At some point, you have to realize that some people can stay in your heart but not in your life."
Another post the same day read: "Sometimes, you have to let go to see if there was anything worth holding onto."
And on April 25, he uploaded the quote: "Lord, my heart hurts right now. I have no idea what I need, but you do. Please help."
Keziah was a pupil in Year One at Queensgate Primary School in East Cowes, and today her distraught teacher left a touching tribute on the doorstep.
Mrs Atwell was too upset to speak to the media, but left a school t-shirt with a message on the back, reading: "Rest in peace my little angel.
"I will miss you, lots of love. Mrs Attwell xxx".
A local Isle of Wight councillor also today laid flowers at the doorstep in order to pay respect to the family.
Julia Baker-Smith said: "I came here to pay my respects on behalf of my ward.
"As a parent myself it's absolutely devastating news. My heart sunk when I heard a young girl had died.
"This is a quiet area and a family area, it's not too far from a school which makes it all the more scary. There is a strong sense of community here, too.
"My heart goes out to the family and may they both rest in peace."
Hampshire Constabulary have launched a probe into their deaths, but today confirmed they have identified everyone they want to speak to.
Police also moved to reassure residents in the new-build development that there is no wider risk to the community.
Police who rushed to the home at 10.10am yesterday found 44-year-old Darren Flux-Edmonds, Keziah's father, who was already dead.
A coroner today confirmed they had been informed of both Keziah and Darren's deaths.
The bodies of two dogs were also discovered within the address, which is part of a new housing development on the island.
A note left at the doorstep of the modern detached property today paid tribute to young Keziah, describing her as a 'little angel'.
Flowers, lit candles and cuddly toys - including Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck - have also been laid outside the home where police remain today.
A note left outside the home, for the young girl, said: "May you fly high little angel. We will miss your huge smile.
"All our love, Ally, Leona, Jamie, Phoenix, Oliver and Reillie."
Hampshire Constabulary are continuing formal identification procedures of the two bodies today.
However, specialist officers are supporting the family and say they are dealing with it as an 'isolated incident'.
Despite attempts by doctors and paramedics, Keziah was pronounced dead yesterday after being taken to St Mary's Hospital in Newport on the island.
A Hampshire police spokesman said: "At this stage we are treating this as an isolated incident and we would like to reassure the community that there is no wider risk.
"We would like to thank residents for their patience as we deal with this incident.
"Formal identification procedures are ongoing and we will not be in a position to confirm the names of the deceased until these are complete.
"Specialist officers are supporting the family."
Police cordoned off the street yesterday following the incident but neighbours said a number of emergency vehicles had arrived in the car-park of the housing estate.
One resident said: "The family that live there are really nice people. It is such a shock and terrible news about the little girl."
Another neighbour added: "I've been up most of the night distraught. They were a lovely family."
A spokeswoman for the Isle of Wight NHS Trust said: "Health services responded to a serious incident in East Cowes on Wednesday.
"For the time being, pending police enquiries, all further information will be issued by Hampshire Constabulary."
People also left tributes on social media today.
Katie Gaskin wrote: "Poor family. Thoughts go out to the family, the friends and the neighbours at this terrible time, and to all the emergency services who do the best they can at every incident they attend."
Rebecca Tolfree wrote: "So sad. Thoughts are with the family involved and those that were first on scene."
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