Pictured: Woman found dismembered in two suitcases identified
The woman whose remains were found in two suitcases in a forest, sparking a murder investigation has been identified by police.
Phoenix Netts, 28, was found dismembered in two suitcases of May 12 in the Forest of Dean, near the outskirts of the Gloucestershire town of Coleford in England.
Ms Netts was from Birmingham, some 130km from where her remains were discovered and West Midlands said in a statement it was still unclear where she was killed.
The BBC reported it is still unclear how the 28-year-old was killed and she was identified through DNA tests.
On May 19, the two people who were charged in relation to the incident appeared in court.
Gareeca Conita Gordon, 27, also from Birmingham was charged with the murder of a woman on or before 12 May 2020, she was remanded into prison.
Mahesh Sorathiya, aged 38, was charged with assisting an offender on or before the 12 May and was granted conditional bail.
Both Ms Gordon and Mr Sorathiya are due to appear in court again on August 4.
Police were tipped off to a vehicle “due to its manner of driving” at around 10.30pm on Tuesday, May 12, according to Gloucestershire Constabulary.
“The vehicle was located by police a short while later and two people were spoken to,” the Gloucestershire Constabulary media release said.
“Two suitcases were found to contain human remains and two people, a woman aged in her 20s from Birmingham and a man aged in his 30s from Wolverhampton, were subsequently arrested.”
West Midlands Detective Chief Inspector Scott Griffiths said the investigation is still ongoing and offered his “sincere condolences” to Ms Netts’ family.
“We’ve worked closely with colleagues at Gloucestershire over the past week and our investigation continues at pace,” he said.
“We’d urge anyone with any information about the tragic loss of Phoenix’s life to get in touch with us."
A statement from Ms Netts’ family has also been released, asking for privacy.
“As a family we are devastated with what has happened to Phoenix,” the statement says.
“We ask most humbly that our family’s privacy is respected whilst we grieve and come to terms with the loss of Phoenix in such tragic circumstances.
“Whilst we understand this is a news story, we hope everyone can understand why we need to be left alone at this very difficult time.”
The statement also thanked the “family and good friends” who were supporting them and the police officers involved for their “hard work and sensitivity”.
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