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Murder probe over remains at Queen's Sandringham Estate | Murder probe over remains at Queen's Sandringham Estate |
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A murder inquiry has begun after human remains were found on the Queen's Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. | A murder inquiry has begun after human remains were found on the Queen's Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. |
Det Ch Insp Jes Fry, of Norfolk Constabulary, said officers were examining cold cases across the UK for potential links. | |
The force has confirmed the remains were that of a woman. | The force has confirmed the remains were that of a woman. |
A dog walker made the discovery at Anmer, near King's Lynn, on New Year's Day. The area has been cordoned off. | |
Police said the identity of the woman was not yet known. | |
Detectives would not speculate on the age of the woman or comment on whether the body was clothed. | |
Cold cases reviewed | |
"We are at the very early stages of the investigation and it could be a complex inquiry," said Mr Fry. | |
"I cannot confirm whether she was clothed because, at the moment, only my staff, the person who found the body and the person or people who put it there know that - and I would like it to stay that way. | |
"The body has been in situ for some time but I can't comment on whether that is weeks, months or years. | |
"The circumstances suggest this is a murder case and we are looking at missing persons reports and cold cases, both locally and nationwide." | "The circumstances suggest this is a murder case and we are looking at missing persons reports and cold cases, both locally and nationwide." |
The body was found in a wooded area on farmland at the 20,000-acre (8,000 hectare) royal estate. | |
Forensic tests | |
Forensic science experts are carrying out a detailed search of the area - about a mile from the main gate to Sandringham House. | |
Mr Fry said it was not yet clear if the woman was killed at the scene or taken there after her death. | |
The body is expected to be recovered later and taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, in King's Lynn, where post-mortem tests will take place. | |
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, along with the Earl and Countess of Wessex, have been staying on the Sandringham Estate. | |
Buckingham Palace would not comment on the discovery, saying it was a "matter for Norfolk police". |