The body of an elderly woman was discovered in a bin bag in the bushes of Stanley Park in Liverpool on Friday, 28 August, having been dumped there since July. Despite extensive police investigations and repeated public appeals, detectives have been unable to identify the woman, believed to be around 70 years old, approximately 5ft 2in tall and of slight build. This case highlights concerns about potentially vulnerable individuals who may have been subjected to neglect or harm.

Police believe the woman suffered from osteoporosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and arthritis, and was malnourished, though it remains unclear whether this resulted from her age or neglect. A DNA profile from forensic testing returned no matches on the national database, and because the woman had no teeth, dental record comparison was not possible. Merseyside Police has spoken to occupants of nearly 900 nearby properties and eliminated 126 possible women from their enquiries. The force continues to appeal for public assistance, with anyone holding relevant information urged to contact them via social media, their website, telephone (101) or a dedicated public portal.