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Police have until the end of the day to continue questioning two people about the death of a man whose body parts were found dumped across two counties.Police have until the end of the day to continue questioning two people about the death of a man whose body parts were found dumped across two counties.
On Thursday the man was named by police as 49-year-old kitchen salesman Jeffrey Howe from Southgate in north London.On Thursday the man was named by police as 49-year-old kitchen salesman Jeffrey Howe from Southgate in north London.
A man, 37, and a woman, 20, were under arrest in connection with the finds in Leicestershire and Hertfordshire.
The pair appeared at Hatfield Remand Court and a magistrate granted an extra 36 hours to the police for questioning.
Mr Howe's head was found in a field in Leicestershire, while his torso, left forearm and legs were found in separate locations in Hertfordshire.Mr Howe's head was found in a field in Leicestershire, while his torso, left forearm and legs were found in separate locations in Hertfordshire.
A man, 37, and a woman, 20, have been arrested in connection with the finds.
MAP OF BODY PART FINDS 1: 22 March: left leg found at Cottered2: 29 March: forearm found at Wheathampstead3: 31 March: head found at Asfordby4: 7 April: right leg found at Puckeridge5: 11 April: torso found at Gore Lane, Standon5: 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 Cottered2: 29 March: forearm found at Wheathampstead3: 31 March: head found at Asfordby4: 7 April: right leg found at Puckeridge5: 11 April: torso found at Gore Lane, Standon5: 17 April: police release picture of a replica of the bag the torso was found in
Police believe he was killed by a stab wound to the back.Police believe he was killed by a stab wound to the back.
In a statement, Mr Howe's brother, who was not named, said: "Jeffrey was an extremely caring son.In a statement, Mr Howe's brother, who was not named, said: "Jeffrey was an extremely caring son.
"He was a jovial, charming character who had a heart of gold and would get on with anyone." "He was a jovial, charming character who had a heart of gold and would get on with anyone.
His family said Mr Howe had been working as a salesman for a kitchen firm, and prior to that had lived in various locations across the country. "Although we didn't have a great deal of contact and we hadn't seen each other for a few months, as you can imagine our family has been left extremely traumatised by what has happened.
He also lived in Italy for a time where he had worked as a cook.
Jeffrey's brother added: "Although we didn't have a great deal of contact and we hadn't seen each other for a few months, as you can imagine our family has been left extremely traumatised by what has happened.
"We are finding it extremely hard to come to terms with what has happened.""We are finding it extremely hard to come to terms with what has happened."
Police launched the inquiry last month after Mr Howe's left leg with the foot attached was found in a lay-by on the A507 in Cottered, Hertfordshire. Former work colleague Sophoclis Sophocli laid flowers at the dead man's home and said: "I used to come round here to watch football with him.
A week later, on 29 March, a left forearm was found beside a village lane near St Albans, Hertfordshire. "He supported Manchester United and I supported Tottenham and that was the last time I saw him when they played in the Carling Cup.
Two days later, Mr Howe's head was found in a field near a cemetery in Ashfordby, Leicestershire. "We worked together at the same firm and kept in touch when we moved on.
His right leg was found off the A10 at Puckeridge in Hertfordshire on 7 April, and on 11 April his torso was found by woods in Standon, Hertfordshire. "He was a lovely guy, very hardworking, and with a lot of heart."
Flat rented out
Neighbours painted a different picture. Mother-of-three Frances Loizou, 48, said she had argued with Mr Howe over his attitude towards children playing outside his flat.
She said: "If the kids were out there playing he told them to go away.
"He'd be really aggressive. He wasn't friendly. He didn't really speak to anyone. He said he wanted peace and quiet."
Neighbours said they had not seen Mr Howe or his two cars for about six months and said they believed he had rented out his two-bedroom ground-floor flat.
Filipe Ferreira, 27, a nurse, described the moment a 37-year-old man was arrested at the flats.
He said: "I saw the van coming up. He was arrested and was just wearing trousers with the handcuffs.
"He was very calm and got into the police van. It was the first time I had seen him."
Police have since given a few more details about the victim, including that he had worked around the UK, as well as in Italy where he was a cook.
He was not married and did not have any children.