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Family of 'resilient and mischievous' man killed at his Macclesfield home pay tribute

By Matthew Hancock-Bruce 5th Sep 2025

Steven Rothwell, 41, was found dead at his home in Cross Street, Macclesfield (Credit: Cheshire Police)
Steven Rothwell, 41, was found dead at his home in Cross Street, Macclesfield (Credit: Cheshire Police)

The family of a man killed in Macclesfield have paid tribute.

Steven Rothwell, 41, was discovered at his home in Cross Street on the evening of Tuesday, August 19.

Aurin Makepeace, 42 and of Victoria Road in Prestatyn, was later charged with his murder.

Steven's twin brother Jamie and his sister Marian Culshaw said: "Ste was a twin, a brother and a very good friend to a lot of people.

"He gave the best parts of himself to those around him, and it shows in all the beautiful words people have expressed about him since his passing.

"We're all going to miss his silly, dry, dark sense of humour and how he never cared about how the joke would reflect onto himself as long as it made someone else smile."

Police at the scene of the investigation on Cross Street (Credit: Nub News)

Steven's family continued: "Ste had been through so much, but despite all he had to deal with, he never once complained. He was so resilient, mischievous and had the gentlest of hearts and we're going to miss that strength he brought.

"He found a lot of comfort in literature and spent many moments behind a book, either sat in a coffee shop or at the library.

"He also enjoyed the outdoors and everything it brought, whether it was the view, the animals or just the feeling of belonging in nature, often having treks through Macc Forest with friends and would share pictures of his times there.

"He will be forever thought about and missed."

     

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