Newlywed Woman's Body Found Stuffed Inside Suitcase Dumped Behind Trees

The body of a woman in England was found stuffed inside a suitcase dumped behind some trees, a few days after she got married.

The remains of the deceased, named Dawn Walker, was found near Halifax, West Yorkshire, on Sunday. The victim's friends and family were shocked following the discovery, Manchester Evening News reported.

Local media said the police have been questioning a 45-year-old man on suspicion of her murder. However, the identity of the suspect and his relationship with the victim were not immediately known.

The suspect remains in police custody and police are not actively seeking any further person of interest in connection to Walker's death.

It remains unclear when the woman, who had a child, went missing, and the police did not reveal any details about her husband. The age of the victim was also unknown.

"Dawn was a sound woman. She got married on Wednesday and now this has happened," a friend said, according to Yorkshire Live. "She was found inside a suitcase at the back of some trees. She had been living on (nearby) Shirley Grove."

The friend described Walker as a kind and friendly woman who had helped people in need.

"She was the soundest person you could meet," she said. "She was friendly and generous. She once paid for a disabled man's shopping when he was short."

West Yorkshire Police murder squad detectives said they were investigating the incident, and trying to find about any suspicious activity in the hours leading up to that time.

"Our enquiries into this incident are still at an early stage and we are particularly keen to speak with the person who initially called us to make the report as they have not yet identified themselves to us," Detective Inspector Amanda Wimbles reportedly said.

“I would also encourage anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area to come forward and inform police by calling 101 or using the 101Live Chat facility on the website quoting log 1317 of 31st October. Information can also be given to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."