Suitcase skeletal remains confirmed to belong to a girl

THE skeletal remains found in a suitcase just off a South Australian highway have been confirmed to belong to a girl.

Police have this morning confirmed that the remains found at Wynarka two weeks ago are that of a little girl.

Previously, police stated that they suspected the remains were those of a female child, aged two-and-a-half to four.

It was also revealed that the girl had suffered a violent and horrible death.

Forensic work is continuing.

Anybody with information is urged to contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.