Second Arrest Made in Murder Case After Woman’s Remains Found Post-Wildfire

Second arrest in murder case after remains of missing woman found post-wildfire. Police identify victim as Joanne Sheen.

Editorial Desk

September 20, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Authorities have made a second arrest in connection with the murder of a woman whose remains were discovered following a wildfire in southwest London.

The discovery occurred on August 12 when police responded to a report of human bones found near Padstow Walk in Feltham. At the time, officials believed the remains belonged to a woman aged between 25 and 45. The site had been impacted by a recent wildfire, and the bones were uncovered in the aftermath of the blaze.

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Police have now confirmed that the remains belong to Joanne Sheen, a mother-of-three from Southampton who went missing nearly seven years ago. A murder investigation was initiated after the bones were found, leading to the arrest of a second individual on suspicion of involvement in her death.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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