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Major update in Kersal Dale headless torso ‘murder’ probe as cops name victim after more body parts found
Two men have been charged with murdering the 67-year-old after 'package' of remains found
POLICE probing the discovery of a headless torso have today named the victim after more body parts were found.
Stuart Everett's severed body parts were strewn across four different locations in Greater Manchester.
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The 67-year-old was today named by police after two men were charged with murder.
Michal Jaroslaw Polchowski, 68, and Marcin Majerkiewicz, 42, appeared at Manchester Crown Court today.
They were remanded into custody ahead of a plea hearing on July 18.
It is understood the two defendants are known to Stuart, who may have died at the house they reportedly shared in Winton in March.
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Greater Manchester Police said formal ID is yet to take place but specially trained officers are supporting his family.
The horror unfolded in Kersal Dale Wetlands on April 4 when a headless torso was found wrapped in plastic by a passer-by.
Police revealed over the weekend that further human remains had been discovered but did not disclose any other information.
A dogwalker found a "package" containing some of the man's severed body in Colliery Wood on Sunday.
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It came a day after officers found remains at Blackleach Reservoir.
Detective Superintendent Lewis Hughes from GMP’s Serious Crime Division, said: “My thoughts and the thoughts of officers and staff across Greater Manchester Police are with Stuart’s family at this traumatic time.
"Family Liaison Officers are supporting them through each update in our investigation.
“My officers and detectives, alongside additional resources from across the force, have worked tirelessly over the last three days to secure charges.
“We understand the shockwaves this has caused throughout the community and beyond, and we hope you are reassured by the pace of our investigation and also our large police presence in the areas as we continue to make enquiries.
"Our investigation has been a huge process so far, and we will continue to push forward in our enquiries to find answers for Stuart’s family.”
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