Malgorzata Wnuczek: Human remains confirmed to be mother missing for nearly 20 years
The remains of a woman who disappeared nearly 20 years ago have been found in the bush.
Malgorzata Wnuczek, a Polish citizen living in Leicester, disappeared on 31 May 2006, when she was 27 years old.
The woman, who disappeared after breaking up with her husband and the father of her 6-year-old daughter, has not been seen again since then.
Leicestershire Police said in October that remains were found in bushland off Great Central Way near Watkin Road and were sent for forensic testing.
Ms Wnuczek was last seen boarding the bus into the city center from her workplace at Peter Jackson Logistics in Sunningdale Road, Leicester.
Her last contact with her family, who called her Gosia, was via text message two days before she disappeared.
Police said searches were carried out in the River Soar between the bridges at Mill Lane and Upperton Road following information provided by Polish police in June 2023.
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A 39-year-old man was arrested in the Greater Manchester area on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice, but was released without further action, police added.
Police said a file is being prepared for the coroner.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Detective Superintendent Jenni Greenway said: “Firstly, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to Malgorzata’s family.
“While this news has ended almost 20 years of uncertainty and not knowing Malgorzata’s whereabouts, I know it will not bring closure or end their ongoing suffering.
“The investigation into Malgorzata’s death is very open and ongoing.
“We are in contact with our colleagues in Poland, whom I would like to thank for their ongoing support, and we continue to liaise with them as our investigation progresses to understand what happened to Malgorzata.
“It is never too late to help and I would like to take this opportunity to ask anyone who can help us to get in touch.”
