Remains found in pool those of missing vet
Ms Gowing, who was originally from Clonlee, Co Offaly, in the Irish Republic, was last seen on Friday October 12 at a supermarket near her home in New Brighton, Flintshire, North Wales.
A 46-year old man, from Gynnedd, North Wales, has since been charged with her murder.
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Hide AdThe remains were found on Wednesday in a shallow pool within a field in Sealand, Deeside.
Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Mark Pierce said: “The post mortem confirmed our fears and the results have been passed to Catherine’s family.
“We are also awaiting identification of further remains found on the banks of the River Dee in Ferry Lane, Higher Ferry, Chester, on Friday.
“The search continues for further remains and any other evidence which will assist this investigation.”
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Hide AdMs Gowing was reported missing when she failed to arrive for work at the Evans Veterinary Practice in Mold, Flintshire, on Monday October 15.
Police later recovered her car which had been torched and abandoned in a disused quarry.
Clive Sharp, 46, of no fixed address, has been charged with murder and was remanded in custody until January 7 when he is due to enter his plea.