Police discover remains of Rania Alayed, missing since 2013 murder

Police have discovered human remains in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, believed to be those of Rania Alayed, a woman murdered by her husband, Ahmed Al-Khatib, in 2013 in an 'honour killing.' Al-Khatib was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder, but Alayed's body was never found despite numerous searches. The remains were located following new information received by Greater Manchester Police and are strongly suspected to belong to Alayed, although official identification has yet to occur. Her son, Yazan, expressed hope for a proper resting place for his mother after years of searching. Detective Chief Inspector Neil Higginson emphasized the long-term pain endured by Alayed's family and the importance of providing them closure. Ongoing investigations will continue as police work at the site of the discovery to gather further evidence.