AN image of what experts believe the victim of a murder investigation in Warfield looked like has been released by police.
Senior Investigating officer, Det Chief Insp Kevin Brown from Thames Valley Police appeared on BBC Crimewatch last night (Monday) to re-appeal for information in connection with the investigation.
The appeal featured a computer-generated image, created by experts at the University of Dundee, of what they believe the victim may have looked like.
The remains of the white man, aged between 30 and 40-years-old, were discovered by workmen in a field in Warfield in July this year.
Police believe the remains may have been placed in the field in Hawthorn Lane between 2008 and 2013 but think that the man was probably killed elsewhere.
Det Chief Insp Brown said: “We have been working to establish the identity of this man, how he died and how his body came to be in the field in Hawthorn Lane. We have made some progress in the case, and tonight I revealed an image that experts at the University of Dundee have created.
“Using advanced 3D computer technology and techniques they have provided a visual reconstruction of the dead man’s skull and created this incredible image (pictured) which gives us an idea of what the deceased may have looked like when he was alive.”
The body was discovered by workmen who were clearing ditches in a field. It was wrapped in a blanket and bin bags.
A loose knitted blue and white striped jumper with a Turkish design label was recovered from the body. The jumper, which is distributed in Europe, was shown on the programme and the public’s help was requested to try and obtain any other information about this jumper or people who may have worn a similar one.
A post mortem could not provide a conclusive cause of death, but it did show that the man had suffered blunt trauma injuries to his head, which suggests he had been hit by a heavy object on either one or both sides of his head.
Dental work has shown that the deceased had very white veneers – unusually, there were seven veneers rather than six or eight, on the upper jaw and they would have been very bright and noticeable to anyone who saw him.
Det Chief Insp Brown also revealed that DNA had been retrieved from the remains but this did not relate to anyone currently on the National Missing persons Database or Police PNC records in the UK. An international request was made and a Lithuanian national, Aivaras Danilevicius, has been linked to the enquiry.
A photo of him was shown on the Crimewatch programme and an appeal was made for any information about him, particularly for any associates or people that may have seen him, worked with him or met him. It is believed he came to the UK in 2004 but his movements from there are unknown.
Det Chief Insp Brown added: “Someone out there knows who this man was. Someone out there knows how he died. If you are that someone, I urge you, to examine your conscience, do the right thing, and come and speak to me and my team.
“The remains that we found in the field in Warfield are that of someone’s son. He may also be someone’s father, a brother, or a husband.
“There is a family out there who is missing a loved one. We need your help to solve this case.
“If you have any information at all, no matter how insignificant it may seem to you, please, come forward and speak to us. Please call 01753 271127.”
If you do not want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.
