Jomaa Jerrare, aged 52, from Heath Town in Wolverhampton, was discovered dead just before 2.30am in a lay-by on Bridgnorth Road. A post-mortem examination has been conducted, but the cause of her death remains under investigation.
A 41-year-old man from Wolverhampton, who was initially arrested on suspicion of murder, has since been released without charge. Specially-trained officers are providing support to Jomaa’s family, who have requested privacy during this difficult time.
Detective Superintendent Tom Chisholm of Staffordshire Police said: “We’ve had a tremendous response from the public, but this is still an early stage of a major investigation. We are following many lines of enquiry.”
He added, “We need to understand Jomaa’s movements before her death. Anyone who knew her or saw her in recent months, please come forward. We want to know where she was going and who she was with. We believe someone drove her to the Bridgnorth Road lay-by.”
Detectives are also asking the public: Did you witness any suspicious activity or vehicles in the area between 1am and 3am on Monday? Do you have dash cam or CCTV footage from Bridgnorth Road or nearby locations?
Detective Chisholm further stated, “If you noticed changes in someone’s behaviour or know anything unusual, please get in touch. This is a shocking incident, and we are working hard to find those responsible.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or visit https://mipp.police.uk/operation/STAFFS21H10-PO1.
Originally published by UKNIP.
