Merseyside Police are appealing for the public's help to identify a woman whose body was discovered in a bin bag in Stanley Park, Anfield. The victim, believed to be around 70 years old, remains unidentified as officers continue their investigation.
Police were called to the park on Friday, August 28, following the discovery by a member of the public. The woman's remains were found within a walled garden area, near the Isla Gladstone conservatory, and are believed to have been there for several weeks. The body was contained within a black bag.
Despite extensive efforts, including knocking on 625 doors and retrieving footage from 30 cameras, officers have been unable to determine the woman's identity. Her DNA has been analyzed but yielded no matches in national databases, and dental records could not be accessed. The force has described the victim as white, approximately 5ft 2in tall, of slight build, with strawberry blonde hair.
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Inspector John Fitzgerald stated that the investigation is ongoing and the force is determined to identify the woman and apprehend those responsible for her murder. Police have followed up on 160 public reports and have eliminated 73 individuals from their inquiries after concerns were raised about people matching the victim's description.
The cause of death has not been publicly disclosed for investigative reasons. Detectives are appealing for anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in or around Stanley Park in recent weeks to come forward. They are also asking anyone who may have flown a drone over the park in the past couple of months to check their footage for anything significant.
Authorities have urged the public to report any individuals they have lost contact with who might match the description, emphasizing that no call will be considered a waste of time. Park visitors have expressed shock and concern over the incident, highlighting the unsettling nature of the discovery in a public space.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Merseyside Police quoting reference number 26000706383 or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.