Police investigating the disappearance of Justin Henry have found a body in the boot of a car.
Justin Henry, 34, was last seen in person at his partner’s address in Brixton on Sunday, October 15.
Police have said that two men have been charged with Justin’s murder.
Detectives discovered the body in the back of a Red Nissan Almera in Purley, South London, on Monday, November 6.
A post-mortem examination was conducted yesterday (Thursday, November 9) but did not establish a formal cause of death. Further tests will be carried out.
The body hasn’t been formally identified yet.
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Detective Chief Inspector Matt Webb, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “My heart goes out to his family who have suffered weeks of anxiously waiting for news. Justin’s family are understandably very upset.
“While we have charged two people with Justin’s murder, we would still like anyone who has any information of the red Nissan’s movements in the days following Justin’s disappearance to call police.”
Justin was reported missing to police on Monday, October 16. He has links to areas around SE23 and Forest Hill.
Police are still trying to establish his movements, in particular late on Sunday, October 15, and in the early hours of Monday, October 16.
CCTV captured Justin buying food at a McDonald’s drive-thru restaurant on London Road, Croydon, at around 9.50pm on Sunday, October 15.
Police believe Justin drove from there to nearby Waddon New Road where his vehicle, a silver Mercedes E Class, remained for approximately two-and-a-half hours.
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His car was later found on Monday, October 16, on Kingswood Drive, Dulwich, near the Kingswood Estate. Having viewed the CCTV footage, police said Justin’s family stated it wasn’t him who drove it there.
Officers have conducted forensic examinations of an address in Croydon and Justin’s car, as well as extensive CCTV and phone inquiries.
A 29-year-old man and a 28-year-old man have been charged in connection with the investigation.
On Wednesday, October 18, a 27-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping.
She has since been bailed pending further enquiries to a date in mid-January 2024.
Detectives still appealing for anyone who can assist police to come forward. Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 or contact via Twitter/X @MetCC. Please quote Operation Ashgulf or CAD1523/02NOV.
You can also give information on Public Portal (mipp.police.uk)
To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/