A “LIMBLESS” human torso discovered in a river is believed to belong to a woman who was allegedly murdered then chopped up by a couple.
Sarah Mayhew, 38, was discovered dismembered in Rowdown Fields, Croydon, on April 2.
Sarah Mayhew was found dead in a park in Croydon
LNPA forensic tent at the scene in Mitcham[/caption]
Steven Sansom, 44, and Gemma Watts, 48, have been charged with murdering Sarah three weeks earlier.
The Met today said they believe human remains found in Mitcham, South London, belong to Sarah.
The body parts were discovered in the River Wandle yesterday by contractors carrying out cleaning work.
Locals were left shocked after the “limbless torso” was pulled from the water by emergency crews.
A court hearing last month was told Sarah’s head, arms and legs were previously discovered but some of her remains were still missing.
The alarm was raised when a dog walking in the fields returned to its owner carrying a human bone.
Sarah’s family have been informed of the tragic development and are being supported by specially trained officers.
Detective Inspector Martin Thorpe, who is leading the investigation, said: “My thoughts remain with Sarah’s family. We will continue to provide our support as our investigation progresses.
“I expect my officers to remain in the area for some time as they carry out important work at the scene.
“Two people arrested, who were known to Sarah, were later charged with her murder. At present we are not looking for anyone else in connection with her death.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”
Sansom and Watts have been remanded into custody ahead of a plea hearing on June 27.
They are charged with murder and the prevention of the lawful and decent burial of a body.
Sansom is also charged with three counts of making indecent images of a child.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting reference 1656/02Apr.
LNPThe remains were discovered by workers yesterday[/caption]
LNPSarah’s family have been informed over the latest development[/caption]
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