Human Remains Found After London Wildfire Identified As Missing Mother Of Three

Human Remains Found After London Wildfire Identified as Missing Mother of Three Human remains discovered in woodland in south west London following a wildfire have been identified as those of Joanne Sheen, a mother of three who had been missing since December 2019. The remains were found near Padstow Walk in Feltham on August 12, after the area had been affected by a blaze. Police were called after a member of the public discovered bones at the location. Sheen, 44, had not been seen since December 5, 2019, when she travelled from Fareham in Hampshire towards her home city of Southampton. Her family reported her missing in February 2020, beginning a search that continued for almost seven years. Police initially believed the remains found in Feltham belonged to a woman aged between 25 and 45. Subsequent investigations confirmed their identity as Sheen Detectives initially launched a murder investigation following the discovery. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary has now taken over the investigation, with officers examining the circumstances surrounding Sheen’s death. A 56-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder on Thursday and remains in police custody. Detective Chief Inspector Toby Elcock said the identification represented a significant development in what had been a “long and complex investigation”, providing detectives with new lines of inquiry. Police have urged anyone with information about Sheen’s disappearance or death to come forward, stressing that even information that may appear insignificant could assist the investigation. Crimestoppers is supporting the investigation with a reward of up to £20,000 for information provided exclusively to the charity that leads to the arrest of those responsible for Sheen’s murder. The reward is available for three months and is scheduled to expire on December 17. Police said the identification of Sheen’s remains may finally provide her family with some answers after years of uncertainty.