The body of a woman found in Stanley Park was hidden inside a bin bag.
Police were alerted to the walled garden area of the park last Friday (August 28) by a member of the public and initially treated the death as unexplained.
However detectives later launched a murder investigation as they suspected the woman’s body may have been there for a number of weeks before.
The woman’s identity remains unknown but she is described as being in her 70s, of small build with strawberry blonde hair, wearing a distinctive pink Nike T-shirt.
Merseyside Police provided an update on their investigation at the force’s headquarters on Monday and renewed appeals for potential information.
Detective Superintendent Rachel Wilson said: “Missing people reports in Merseyside and elsewhere have been checked but, so far, these have not resulted in an identification.
“Sometimes people go missing without those close to them realising, through holidays being planned, or simple misunderstandings, and so we may not have received a report of any concerns.
“While we do not want to worry people unnecessarily, it is vital that we follow every possible lead, both to rule people out, and ultimately to identify the woman, notify her next of kin and apprehend the offender.
“We have had calls in the past few days with information, and I am really grateful to those who have been in touch.
“As this work continues, be assured that we are doing all we can to identify the person or persons responsible and bring them to justice. This is a shocking crime.
“If you live in the area of Stanley Park in Anfield and have seen or heard anything suspicious in recent weeks, regardless of whether you have reported it or not, or whether you dismissed it as something trivial at the time, please come forward.
“Although we are carrying out comprehensive enquiries, any piece of CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage may be absolutely vital in solving this crime.
“Please don’t assume that we already hold this information as our team will make an assessment and take the appropriate action.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Merseyside Police social media desk using X or Facebook @MerPolCC.
You can also report information via their website or by calling 101 quoting reference 26000706383.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here.