Pulled from a river in her green Primark top, this tragic woman’s fate remains a mystery – but could case now be solved?
PULLED from a river in a neon green Primark top, the chilling fate of an unknown woman has remained a mystery.
The horror began in March when a member of the public noticed the woman floating in the River Mersey.
But the disturbing case may have unfolded two months earlier when it is believed she first entered the freezing water.
She became known as the “woman in the Primark top” due to the neon green corset she was wearing from the high street store.
The woman also had on a pair of New Look jeans and dark green anti-slip socks that are often used in hospitals and care facilities.
Despite extensive forensic work by police, her identity still remains a secret eight months later.
But Greater Manchester Police have now released a facial reconstruction in the hope they could finally find out who she was.
They believe she was from a European background and likely aged between 26 and 40 – although could be older or younger.
The woman was around 5ft 1ins tall and of a slim build with dark brown hair.
Detective Inspector Louise Edwards from GMP’s Major Incident Team, added: “We have had information from members of the public and are following all lines of enquiry, but there’s not yet been a confirmed match.
“She could be somebody’s daughter, granddaughter, niece, sister, cousin, work colleague. There must be somebody out there who knows who she is.
“We want to ensure she gets back to her loved ones.”
The tragedy took place on March 21 in Chorlton Water Park – local beauty spot in the area.
Detectives believe the woman may have in the water for around a month or two.
To add to the difficulty of the case, both the River Tame and Goyt form the Mersey.
This means the woman may have entered the river from somewhere else and been dragged downstream.
Police said as well as her top and jeans, she had an elastic band and hair bobble on her wrist.
Although the socks are usually worn in a hospital setting, they can be purchased online.
Det Insp Edwards said. “We urge people to think about that clothing and try and remember if any of their family or friends have been wearing those items.”
Although no cause of death has been established, police are keeping an “open mind” and are carrying out further tests.
Officers are also working with the National Crime Agency to scour international missing persons databases in a bid to crack the case.
Det Insp Edwards said: “The investigation team have been really committed to finding out who this woman is and we’ve been working since March to establish that.
“We just want people to come forward with information, even if they don’t think it’s relevant. It could be.
“Even the smallest amount of information could greatly benefit in finding out who she is, and the circumstances which led to her sadly being discovered in the river more than eight months ago.”
Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting log number 1191 of 21 March 2024.