Two men have been charged with murder after a woman’s body was found dumped in bushland in Sydney last year.
A member of the public was walking their dog in July 2020 when they found the body of 33-year-old Najma Carroll near Sandy Point Quarry, off Heathcote Road in Menai.
Since then, homicide squad detectives have conducted extensive inquiries.
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On Tuesday, police arrested a 57-year-old prisoner at Silverwater jail and charged him with murder.
Another prisoner, a man aged 43, was arrested on Wednesday and also charged with murder.
Both men are due to appear at Sutherland Local Court on Wednesday.
Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty said Najma had been in the prime of her life before she was killed.
He added she was found with “horrific injuries” two weeks after she went missing.
“While we have been able to deliver some justice for Namja and her family, detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death,” he said.
‘Courageous spirit’
Her mother thanked police for their efforts.
“I would like to thank the man that found Najma, the support from the Homicide Victim support group and the police investigating her death,” Najma’s mum said in a statement.
“Najma was my beloved daughter who has a loving, generous and courageous spirit.
“Najma struggled with addiction from her teenage years, but she never resorted to crime to feed that addiction.
“We need to educate our sons and daughters that violence towards women is not acceptable and that culture needs to change.
“I thank everyone who has come forward and urge anyone with more information to contact police.”
Inquiries continue.
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