Police hunt for one person in relation to Sarah Gatt’s murder
POLICE probing the death of Sarah Gatt whose decomposed body was found in a bathtub nine months after she was killed say they are looking for one killer over her violent death.
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POLICE probing the death of a mother whose decomposed body was found in a bathtub nine months after she was killed say they are looking for one killer over her violent death.
Sarah Gatt suffered a prolonged violent death as detectives today confirmed the 40-year-old suffered trauma to her head and face.
KILLER CONCEALED MUM’S MURDER FOR NINE MONTHS
MUM DEAD MONTHS BEFORE BATHTUB BODY FIND
They have dismissed reports that she was decapitated.
It comes as Homicide Squad detectives continue to appeal for public information after the body of Ms Gatt was located in a Kensington property in January.
Her body was discovered by police in the bathtub of her Lambeth St unit about 2.30pm on January 3.
However, it’s believed the 40-year-old died sometime between April 20 and 24 in 2017 and a prolonged violent assault took place within her home.
Police believe Sarah is likely to have known her attacker and also believe conscious steps were taken to imply she was still alive after her death.
Detectives also believe her body was deliberately concealed at the address.
A number of new witnesses have come forward, with the investigation making significant progress since an appeal for assistance in March.
Three men and two women were initially questioned by police when Sarah’s body was discovered.
Forensic police were also at the Lambeth St address on March 21 as part of the ongoing investigation, and officers are awaiting results of further forensic testing.
Detectives are keen to speak to anyone with information regarding this investigation, or were provided information that Sarah was still alive after April 20, 2017.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.