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05/11/2012
Catherine Gowing's Remains Identified
As a result of a post mortem carried out on Thursday 1st November on human remains found in the Manor Road area of Sealand on Wednesday October 31, North Wales Police have confirmed that they have now been positively identified as being Catherine Gowing's.
The coroner for North East Wales, Mr John Gittins, has been notified of these results.
Senior Investigating Officer DCI Mark Pierce said: "The post mortem confirmed our fears and the results have been passed to Catherine's family.
"We are also awaiting identification of further remains found on the banks of the River Dee in Ferry Lane, Higher Ferry, Chester, on Friday November 2. The search continues for further remains and any other evidence which will assist this investigation."
DCI Pierce repeated his appeal for any information regarding any sightings of Catherine Gowing’s Irish registered Renault Clio 00D 99970 and Clive Sharp's black Volvo S40 AG58 JHE since Friday October 12 and particularly in the Sealand area.
He said: "I would like to hear from anyone who saw any suspicious activity in fields in the Manor Road area of Sealand to contact police on 101."
Catherine Gowing was last seen at approximately 8.40pm on Friday October 12 2012 when she was sighted on CCTV leaving Asda Supermarket in Queensferry. Since that time 46 year old Clive Sharp has been charged with her murder.
(CD/GK)
The coroner for North East Wales, Mr John Gittins, has been notified of these results.
Senior Investigating Officer DCI Mark Pierce said: "The post mortem confirmed our fears and the results have been passed to Catherine's family.
"We are also awaiting identification of further remains found on the banks of the River Dee in Ferry Lane, Higher Ferry, Chester, on Friday November 2. The search continues for further remains and any other evidence which will assist this investigation."
DCI Pierce repeated his appeal for any information regarding any sightings of Catherine Gowing’s Irish registered Renault Clio 00D 99970 and Clive Sharp's black Volvo S40 AG58 JHE since Friday October 12 and particularly in the Sealand area.
He said: "I would like to hear from anyone who saw any suspicious activity in fields in the Manor Road area of Sealand to contact police on 101."
Catherine Gowing was last seen at approximately 8.40pm on Friday October 12 2012 when she was sighted on CCTV leaving Asda Supermarket in Queensferry. Since that time 46 year old Clive Sharp has been charged with her murder.
(CD/GK)
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