Police awaiting DNA evidence in Soomai’s murder investigation

The 31-year-old woman went missing on the night of March 21 when she left home to go to a nearby shop. When she failed to return home, relatives reported her missing. Her seminude body was found two days later in some bushes close to her Petersfield home.

Her 35-year-old husband was questioned by police for several hours and released.

Newsday understands samples were taken from him to be sent for DNA testing.

His clothing was also kept by police.

Investigators said yesterday that the investigation is ongoing and they are calling on members of the public who may have information to contact them.