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Phoenix Netts: Woman found in suitcases in Forest of Dean named Phoenix Netts: Woman found in suitcases in Forest of Dean named
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The family of a woman whose remains were found in two suitcases in the Forest of Dean say they are "devastated" by her death. A woman whose remains were found in two suitcases has been named.
In a statement, Phoenix Netts' family said they needed to "come to terms with the loss of Phoenix in such tragic circumstances." The dismembered body of Phoenix Netts, 28, from Birmingham, was discovered close to a quarry in the Forest of Dean on 12 May.
"We have family and good friends supporting us and our thanks go out to all of them." Her identity was confirmed after DNA tests, but police have said it remains unclear where Ms Netts died or what caused her death.
Two people have been charged over the 28-year-old's death. In a statement, family members said they were "devastated" by her death "in such tragic circumstances".
Gareeca Conita Gordon, 27, of Salisbury Road in Birmingham is charged with murdering Ms Netts between 14 April and 12 May. 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.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 where a hearing of the case took place on Tuesday morning. 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.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.Both are due to appear at Bristol Crown Court on 4 August.
West Midlands Police - which is leading the investigation - and Gloucestershire Constabulary are still working to establish where Ms Netts died.
Det Ch Insp Scott Griffiths, from West Midlands Police, said: "Firstly, I'd like to offer my sincere condolences to Phoenix's family.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'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.""We'd urge anyone with any information about the tragic loss of Phoenix's life to get in touch with us."