Stuart Everett: Family pay tribute to man whose torso was found in Kersal Wetlands
Two suspects were charged with murder after the discovery prompted an investigation into the incident.
Friday 3 May 2024 19:00, UK
The family of a man whose torso was found in a Salford nature reserve has said he was "unique and endearing".
Stuart Everett's remains were found wrapped in plastic in Kersal Dale Wetlands on 4 April.
The 67-year-old lived in the local area.
In a statement issued through Greater Manchester Police (GMP), his family said: "We as a family are united in our grief over the devastating news of Stuart's untimely death and the manner in which he died.
"He was a unique and endearing character who always put his family and many friends first."
"He loved his food, his garden, his music and a flutter on the horses, we have been overwhelmed with the messages of support and are thankful that so many people thought so much of him.
"He did not deserve to die the way he did and will be eternally missed. RIP."
Grim discoveries
The discovery of the torso - consisting of the bottom of the back, buttocks and thigh - prompted a large search for other remains to try to identify the victim. A murder investigation was also launched.
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More remains were found last 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.
Suspects charged
Michal Jaroslaw Polchowski, 68, and Marcin Majerkiewicz, 42, from Eccles, have been charged with murder.
Both were remanded in custody after appearing at Manchester Crown Court on Tuesday.
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They will next appear in court on 18 July for a plea and trial preparation hearing.
A provisional trial date has been set for 3 March 2025.