Man charged after human remains found during search for Samantha Wright

[Marv]

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A man has been charged in connection with human remains found during a search for a missing woman.

Police investigating the disappearance of Samantha Wright, 25, made the discovery at an address in Magdalene Drive, in the Duddingston area of the city, last night.

A spokesman for Lothian and Borders said: "A 57-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the discovery of human remains at a domestic property in Magdelene Drive, Edinburgh.

"A full forensic examination to identify the remains is being undertaken.”
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Miss Wright was last seen alive as she made her way home from a Jobcentre in Edinburgh on June 12 last year.

Since she went missing, no cash has been withdrawn from her bank account and she has not used her mobile phone.

Earlier this year, police unearthed CCTV footage showing the young woman in Edinburgh's Hanover Street with an older man walking with her.

[AngelFire]

I bet the remains are from this poor girl. So sad

[witzah]

A 57-year-old man has appeared in court following the death of Samantha Wright, whose remains were found in a household wheelie bin in Edinburgh Robert Chalmers was charged with attempting to defeat the ends of justice at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. He made no plea or declaration, and was remanded in custody After a series of public appeals, detectives made their find on Monday during a search of a flat on Magdalene Drive in the Duddingston area Ms Wright, 25, originally from Stevenage Hertfordshire, had disappeared early last summer but was reported missing only in January after she failed to contact her family at Christmas and on her birthday Chief Inspector Paul Bullen, of Lothian and Borders Police said officers would seek to determine the circumstances surrounding Ms determine the circumstances surrounding Ms Wright’s death. “We still do not know what Wright’s death. “We still do not know what happened to Samantha between being viewed on CCTV footage in the east end of Edinburgh and being found here in Magdalene Drive,” said Mr Bullen. “Anyone who may have seen her after the 12th June, 2008 and has information that can help our investigation is urged to contact police.” 12th June, 2008 and has information that can help our investigation is urged to contact police.”

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