Norma Girolami, from Highgate, north London, was last seen alive on August 19, 2021 – the same day she made a trip to Leigh-on-Sea in Essex. He traveled by train to the seaside town from Barking, returning to London later that day – and has not been heard from since. An investigation into the killing began last October. On Friday, the Metropolitan Police said detectives investigating her murder found human remains on Friern Barnet Lane in North Finchley, Barnet, on Tuesday. The remains have been officially identified as those of Norma Girolami, the force said. Detective Chief Inspector Kate Blackburn said the investigation into her disappearance was ongoing and urged anyone with information to contact police. “While I accept that Norma was no longer alive, I know her family are deeply affected by the news that her remains have been found. Our thoughts are very much with them,” he said. “My team spent over a year searching for Norma and there is a sense of relief that we have found her remains which will be forensically examined in due course. “Despite this discovery, I would very much like to hear from anyone who knew Norma, either in London or Leigh-on-Sea, who can provide information about anything that was going on in her life last August. “I am also appealing for anyone who saw any activity around the churchyard in Friern Barnet Lane, N20, between August and October last year.” He added: “Norma’s family and friends have endured a year without knowing what had happened to her and our investigation continues. If you have any information, however small a detail it may seem, please get in touch.” Anyone with information can call police on 101 or contact them @MetCC or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.