Police discover remains near Thirsk during the search for murdered mum-of-three, Rania Alayed, missing since 2013.
Rania Alayed was killed in June 2013. She was 25 and lived in Teesside. Her estranged husband, Ahmed Al-Khatib, killed her. He killed her in his brother’s Salford flat.
He tried to make people think she was alive. Al-Khatib said he buried her near the A19. The body was never found until now. Greater Manchester Police think it’s Rania.
Officers found the remains by the A19. They had been searching there since Monday. Police haven’t confirmed the identity yet. Rania’s family knows about this news.
Officers are helping them with support. The scene is still under investigation. Detectives questioned Al-Khatib many times. They wanted details about the burial site.
Officers from both North Yorkshire and GMP helped. The military also assisted the search. Rania’s son, Yazan, spoke for the family. Finding her remains is a surprise.
They wanted a final resting place for 11 years. He wants to lay flowers for his mother. Detective Neil Higginson spoke about the case. Locating Rania’s body brings closure.
Her family suffered greatly for years. They received updates about the searches. Her murder was terrible. Not knowing where she was caused more pain. He hopes to reunite her with her family soon. They deserve to give her a proper burial.