COPS have found “human remains” in the hunt for the body of a mum-of-three killed more than a decade ago.
Rania Alayed, 25, was killed by Ahmed Al-Khatib in June 2013 after she was lured to his brother’s flat in Salford, Greater Manchester.
SWNSRania Alayed, 25, was killed by Ahmed Al-Khatib in June 2013[/caption]
Rania’s remains were thought to be buried in a copse near the A19 at Thirsk, North Yorkshire, but have never been found.
Police were carrying out searches near the A19 in a new bid to find her final resting place.
Now the force has said they have discovered human remains, which they believe are Rania’s.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “While no official identification has taken place, we strongly suspect the remains are that of Rania.
“Her family have been informed of the latest development and are being supported by specially trained officers.
“They remain at the forefront of our minds.”
Rania’s son, Yazan, speaking on behalf of their family, said: “The discovery of my mother’s remains more than a decade onwards has come as a surreal surprise to me and my family.
“At last, being able to provide a final resting place is all we have wanted for the last 11 years, to have the ability to lay down a few flowers for my mother is more than I can ask for from this world.”
Detective Chief Inspector Neil Higginson, from Greater Manchester Police’s Major Incident Team, said: “More than a decade after her murder, we now strongly believe we have located Rania’s body and are finally able to provide closure to her family, who we know have endured so much pain and grief over the years.
“Rania’s family have always been kept informed following our searches over the last few years, and we are providing them updates as we get them following this most recent development.
“Her murder was utterly horrific and not knowing where her body is has inflicted further pain to all those who knew her.
“I hope that we are now able to finally reunite her with her family, where she belongs, so that they can give her a proper resting place.”
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