Remains identified as a man who disappeared after leaving home two years ago

Human remains found earlier this year have now been identified as belonging to a British man who disappeared over two years ago.

After “extensive” tests the authorities were able to confirm that it remains in February belonged to Stefan Watkins47, said Warwickshire Police Department in a statement on Tuesday, June 10.

“We do not treat his death as suspicious,” the police continued, noting that “Stefan’s family has been informed and a file will be transferred to the coron.”

According to police, the Warwick man, who was “known as Lee or Leelee” was seen at the latest after leaving his home May 6, 2023.

In an update in September last year the authorities said they thought he might have traveled to Coventry Early in the morning of May 7, 2023. Although “pursuing many investigative opportunities and data requests – spoke with witnesses, looked at CCTV and issued media appeals” he remained missing.

Police went on to say that a 45-year-old woman, arrested in July on suspicion of conspiracy to murder In connection with his disappearance had been released and that no further action would be taken.

“It has been and continues to be a challenging time for Stefan’s partner,” Senior investigator Gareth Unett said in a statement and continued to ask the public for help.

“All the information you can give us – no matter how small – can be a crucial missing piece to help get answers for her and Stefan’s loved ones,” added Unett.

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In February, police announced that authorities searching for Watkins Get over leftovers in an area of ​​coventry. Four months later, they announced the positive identification.

“We want to thank everyone who helped us by sharing our appeals when we tried to find Stefan and we know that his disappearance hit a real chord in the local area,” Unett said in a statement.

“Since Stefan was reported as a missing person, we have constantly supported his family and strived to get answers for them,” Unett continued. “It has been a complex and long investigation, and although this is not the result that any of us would have wanted, hopefully his loved ones should now be able to start to deal with what has happened.”