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A man whose dismembered body was found in locations across Leicestershire and Hertfordshire may have been overweight and had dark hair, police have said.A man whose dismembered body was found in locations across Leicestershire and Hertfordshire may have been overweight and had dark hair, police have said.
His head was found in a field in Leicestershire, while his torso, left forearm and legs were found in separate locations in Hertfordshire.His head was found in a field in Leicestershire, while his torso, left forearm and legs were found in separate locations in Hertfordshire.
Police believe the victim was aged in his mid-40s to early 60s, between 5ft 8in (1.73m) and 5ft 10in (1.78m).Police believe the victim was aged in his mid-40s to early 60s, between 5ft 8in (1.73m) and 5ft 10in (1.78m).
He is described as having a stocky or large build.He is described as having a stocky or large build.
Police said he would have weighed between 16 and 17 stone.Police said he would have weighed between 16 and 17 stone.
Detectives also released images of a replica of the green suitcase in which the torso was found on 11 April in Gore Lane, near Standon, Hertfordshire.Detectives also released images of a replica of the green suitcase in which the torso was found on 11 April in Gore Lane, near Standon, Hertfordshire.
Luggage rangeLuggage range
The suitcase was from the same Gullivers range as the holdall that contained the left leg, which was found in a layby on the A507 near Cottered, Hertfordshire, on 22 March.The suitcase was from the same Gullivers range as the holdall that contained the left leg, which was found in a layby on the A507 near Cottered, Hertfordshire, on 22 March.
The luggage range was sold through Mister Minit key-cutting and shoe repair outlets before it was taken over by the Timpson chain, police said.The luggage range was sold through Mister Minit key-cutting and shoe repair outlets before it was taken over by the Timpson chain, police said.
MAP OF BODY PART FINDS 1: 22 March: left leg found at Cottered 2: 29 March: forearm found at Wheathampstead 3: 31 March: head found at Asfordby 4: 7 April: right leg found at Puckeridge 5: 11 April: torso found at Gore Lane, Standon 5: 17 April: police release picture of a replica of the bag the torso was found inMAP OF BODY PART FINDS 1: 22 March: left leg found at Cottered 2: 29 March: forearm found at Wheathampstead 3: 31 March: head found at Asfordby 4: 7 April: right leg found at Puckeridge 5: 11 April: torso found at Gore Lane, Standon 5: 17 April: police release picture of a replica of the bag the torso was found in
Officers investigating the murder have only to find the victim's hands, having discovered his torso and arms in a ditch last weekend.Officers investigating the murder have only to find the victim's hands, having discovered his torso and arms in a ditch last weekend.
They are currently trying to come up with a clay reconstruction of his face so they can find out his identity and track down his killer.They are currently trying to come up with a clay reconstruction of his face so they can find out his identity and track down his killer.
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, which is investigating the case, has also called in an anthropologist to help identify the victim.Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, which is investigating the case, has also called in an anthropologist to help identify the victim.
The expert has found that, some time before his death, the man had suffered a fractured collarbone which would have required hospital treatment.The expert has found that, some time before his death, the man had suffered a fractured collarbone which would have required hospital treatment.
Police believe the killer, or killers, drove several hundred miles across Hertfordshire and Leicestershire, dumping body parts along the way.Police believe the killer, or killers, drove several hundred miles across Hertfordshire and Leicestershire, dumping body parts along the way.
The man was murdered with a large knife driven into his back, piercing his body cavity and causing a fatal wound.The man was murdered with a large knife driven into his back, piercing his body cavity and causing a fatal wound.
Det Ch Insp Michael Hanlon earlier described the case as "one of the most horrific" he had dealt with.Det Ch Insp Michael Hanlon earlier described the case as "one of the most horrific" he had dealt with.
He added on Friday: "We are working tirelessly to identify the victim of this terrible crime, and have widened our search to look at all missing persons in the country.He added on Friday: "We are working tirelessly to identify the victim of this terrible crime, and have widened our search to look at all missing persons in the country.
"Although we are methodically working through these reports, it may be that our victim hasn't been reported as missing."Although we are methodically working through these reports, it may be that our victim hasn't been reported as missing.
Police released images of a replica of the case in which the torso was found
"I would strongly urge anyone who believes they know who this victim is, based on the detailed description we have given, to contact police immediately."I would strongly urge anyone who believes they know who this victim is, based on the detailed description we have given, to contact police immediately.
"Identifying the victim to this horrendous crime will prove a major development in our investigation so it is vital that anyone who has information should make contact.""Identifying the victim to this horrendous crime will prove a major development in our investigation so it is vital that anyone who has information should make contact."
Anyone with information should call Hertfordshire Police.Anyone with information should call Hertfordshire Police.