A man believed to be the victim after a torso was found in a Salford nature reserve has been named as Stuart Everett.
Police said DNA samples had been sent for urgent analysis to formally confirm the victim’s identity.
Mr Everett, 67, lived in the local area.
A major investigation started after the torso, wrapped in plastic, was found at Kersal Dale Wetlands on 4 April.
More remains were discovered at the weekend in the Greater Manchester area – at Blackleach Reservoir and Colliery Wood, and on Monday in an alleyway in Eccles.
Police said they were confident the remains all belong to the same person.
Michal Jaroslaw Polchowski, 68, and Marcin Majerkiewicz, 42, from Eccles, were yesterday charged with murder.
They are due to appear at Manchester Crown Court this morning.
The discovery of the torso four weeks ago – consisting of the bottom of the back, buttocks and thigh – prompted a large search for other remains to try to identify the victim.
A torso was found at Kersal Dale on 4 April. Pics: PA
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Detective Superintendent Lewis Hughes said specially-trained officers were supporting Mr Everett’s family.
“On behalf of Stuart’s loved ones, I ask the public and the press to please respect their wishes for peace and privacy while they process this most devastating news,” he said.
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“My officers and detectives, alongside additional resources from across the force, have worked tirelessly over the last three days to secure charges.”
Detective Superintendent Hughes thanked the public for their help and said police would leave no stone unturned “to find answers for Stuart’s family”.
