Detectives investigating the murder of a middle-aged woman whose remains were found in an Edinburgh nature reserve are still looking for help to identify her.
Detective Chief Inspector Keith Hardie, who is leading the enquiry, said:- “I am really pleased with the response from the public and we have received a lot of useful information.
“However I am still awaiting that one elusive phone call which will provide the vital clue which will assist us to put a name to this woman.
“We are receiving calls and information from across the UK and it is all being assessed and followed up, however, as yet, we have not been given the crucial piece of information which will tell us who she is.”
The woman was believed to have been aged between 32 and 60 and had had extensive cosmetic work, in the form of veneers, carried out on her teeth. She was white, slim and of medium build and about 5ft 2ins tall.
Forensic examination of four rings belonging to the woman continues. Two of the rings stand out – one in the shape of a daisy and one in the shape of a love heart. Both are made of gold and are set with precious stones.
DCI Hardie added:- “I hope that a combination of the description of the woman, her rings and an appeal for any woman who has not been seen any time in the past six months will strike a chord with people.”
The enquiry team has also received a lot of useful information about people seen on Corstorphine Hill with big rucksacks and carriers in which the dismembered remains may have been transported and implements which could be used for digging.
Chief Inspector Murray Dykes, of Police Scotland Edinburgh Division, said: “High visibility patrols continue on Corstorphine Hill and the surrounding area and members of the public are encouraged to approach these officers if they have any information they want to bring to our attention.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
