A woman, whose remains were found in two suitcases in Gloucestershire last week, has been named by police as 28-year-old Phoenix Netts. The discovery close to a quarry near Coleford in the Forest of Dean came after a member of the public reported some erratic driving. The vehicle was located a short while later and two suitcases were discovered containing human remains. Officers used DNA analysis to help identify Netts’ body. A statement released on behalf of her family read: “As a family we are devastated with what has happened to Phoenix. “We ask most humbly that our family’s privacy is respected whilst we grieve and come to terms with the loss of Phoenix in such tragic circumstances. “Whilst we understand this is a news story, we hope everyone can understand why we need to be left alone at this very difficult time. “We have family and good friends supporting us and our thanks go out to all of them. We would also like to thank all the police officers involved in the investigation for their hard work and sensitivity.” Detectives from West Midlands police have taken over the lead in the inquiry from the Gloucestershire force. Their searches have been focused on a women’s refuge in Birmingham. In a statement, West Midlands police said: “Exactly where Phoenix was killed is still unknown and officers continue to follow up a number of enquiries in a bid to establish what happened. Our specialist family liaison officers are working with the family at this devastating time.” Police have not said where Phoenix was from. She is believed to be originally from Surrey. DCI Scott Griffiths from the West Midlands homicide team said: “Firstly, I’d like to offer my sincere condolences to Phoenix’s family. We’ve worked closely with colleagues at Gloucestershire over the past week and our investigation continues at pace. “We’d urge anyone with any information about the tragic loss of Phoenix’s life to get in touch with us.” A woman and a man charged in connection with the murder appeared at Bristol crown court on Tuesday. Gareeca Conita Gordon, 27, from Birmingham, is charged with murder. Mahesh Sorathiya, 38, of Wolverhampton, is accused of assisting an offender. Neither defendant appeared in court. Mr Justice Garnham set a provisional trial date of 10 November. . The judge granted conditional bail to Sorathiya. No application for bail was made on behalf of Gordon. Conditions of bail include Sorathiya living at his home address, following a curfew between 7pm and 7am, surrendering his travel documents, and reporting to his local police station each day. Gordon, of Birchfield in Birmingham, is accused of murder between 14 April and 12 May. Sorathiya is accused of assisting Gordon between 25 April and 12 May. Gloucestershire police previously said a postmortem was inconclusive and further examinations were ongoing to establish the cause of death.