New details of the woman whose dead body was found stuffed in a rubbish bag in Auckland’s Gulf Harbour have been released by police this afternoon.
The body was pulled from the water by a fisherman on March 12, sparking a homicide investigation.
The woman, was wearing pyjamas and understood to be of Chinese descent.
On March 20, it was revealed police tested the DNA of the woman — but the profile did "not match anyone in our records in New Zealand".
Now, nearly two months after the body was found, police have released new details about her to help their investigation.
“Police are working with a number of experts, including a forensic odontologist, forensic anthropologists, the pathologist, and the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR),” Acting Detective Inspector Tim Williams said.
“These, alongside genealogy testing for unidentified deceased persons, have outlined that it is highly likely the woman is of Chinese descent.
“We have also received advice she was likely aged between her early 30s to early 50s.”
He said the woman was “of a very slight build”, and that, at some point in her life, she had her gallbladder removed.
Williams hoped this information may help to jog someone’s memory “or have them consider coming forward”.
“We are again asking those in the community to consider the people they have dealt with in the past and think about if there is anyone you have concerns for.
“Is there a neighbour you haven’t seen for a while? A tenant who hasn’t paid rent in this time? Or just someone in your community you are worried about or who matches the description we have provided.”
He asked anyone with information that can assist the investigators to call them directly on 0800 755 021 or provide information to police on 105.
Williams said the investigation team has had around 120 calls over the last two months.
Last month, a “black notice” was issued through Interpol. A black notice is used to seek information on unidentified bodies..
“While we cannot go into the specifics, Interpol continues to receive information from a myriad of countries, the most recent being from Canada earlier this month,” Acting Detective Inspector Williams says.
“Police are continuing to work closely with Interpol in regard to this investigation.”
Police are also working with its Ethnic Liaison Officers within Police.
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