Woman Whose Remains Were Found In Two Suitcases Has Been Named

The dismembered body of Phoenix Netts, 28, from Birmingham, was discovered close to a quarry in the Forest of Dean on 12 May.  A woman whose remains were found in two suitcases has been named.

Her identity was confirmed after DNA tests, but police have said it remains unclear where Ms Netts died or what caused her death.

In a statement, family members said they were "devastated" by her death "in such tragic circumstances".

Gareeca Conita Gordon, 27, of Salisbury Road, Birmingham, is charged with murdering Ms Netts between 14 April and 12 May.

Mahesh Sorathiya, 38, of Denmore Gardens, Wolverhampton, is accused of assisting an offender between 25 April and 12 May.

Neither defendant appeared at Bristol Crown Court during a short hearing on Tuesday morning.

The judge granted bail to Mr Sorathiya. No application for bail was made on behalf of Ms Gordon.

Both are due to appear at Bristol Crown Court on 4 August.

Det Ch Insp Scott Griffiths, from West Midlands Police, said: "Firstly, I'd like to offer my sincere condolences to Phoenix's family.

"We've worked closely with colleagues at Gloucestershire over the past week and our investigation continues at pace.

"We'd urge anyone with any information about the tragic loss of Phoenix's life to get in touch with us."