Killed woman's family make emotional plea

The family of a Miramar woman killed in her home have flown to New Zealand to make an emotional plea for information leading to her killer.

Mei Fan, a 37-year-old Chinese woman, was found in her home earlier this month with multiple injuries consistent with a "violent and brutal attack".

Police say Ms Fan was last seen on November 8 when she dropped off her two children at Miramar Central School, where she also spoke with a teacher.

They believe she left her home and went along Park Rd to the school between 8:30am and 9am.

As part of the investigation, divers were sent to search near the Miramar wharf for evidence related to the death.

Speaking to media today Ms Fan's family, who have flown from Inner Mongolia, said they were shocked to hear of the murder.

"Mei was beautiful, well-taught, helpful, respectful and caring daughter, and loving mother.

"The heartbroken news of her sudden death has brought us enormous grief, and will leave a permanent scar in her parents' and family's lives in China."

The family are appealing for help from "all the kind-hearted people" in New Zealand to come forward with information.

They hope those responsible for the death are held accountable so "her spirit can at last rest in peace".

Police say Ms Fan's two children have provided some information which has been helpful to the investigation, and are now with other family members.

The murder weapon is believed to be a knife that was part of a mass batch, possibly from a supermarket promotion from the 1990s.

Police are appealing for information about where Ms Fan was on November 8 and sightings of her red 2005 Honda hatchback registration GSL128.

Anyone with information should call the dedicated number for Operation Brussels on  0800 348 348 .

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