The remains of Angela Millington, 33, were discovered on Foulness Island in Essex by walkers.

Investigations say they are unsure as to how long she had been there.

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The young woman, of Southend, was identified through a series of forensic tests, with Police now believing she was murdered.

‘We have launched a murder investigation as we don’t know what happened to Angela,’ said Chief Inspector Simon Werrett.

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‘We are keeping all lines of enquiry open. Anyone with any information, no matter how small, could help us to discover how Angela died and bring her to justice.’

Angela was of no fixed address, and was last seen alive visiting a housing officer in Westcliff on November 21, 2013.

‘The expert reports indicate that she did not die on Foulness but was either taken there or the body was carried there in the tide.’