Three men have been arrested after Shara Miller, 41, was found dead in an industrial estate in Smethwick
Shara Miller(Image: West Midlands Police)
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead in Smethwick.
Police have tonight identified Shara Miller as the woman whose body was found off Woodbourne Road shortly after 6.10am yesterday, August 11.
Nothing could be done to save the 41-year-old and she was confirmed dead at the scene.
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Three men, aged 29, 38 and 31, have been arrested on suspicion of murder following Ms Miller’s death. They remain in custody.
Detectives said Ms Miller was understood to have been involved in sex work around Soho Road in Birmingham.
They believe she may have been driven to Woodburn Road from that location and that she died in the early hours of the morning.
Ms Miller’s loved ones are being supported by specialist officers.
West Midlands Police tonight urged potential witnesses, who might know about Ms Miller’s last movements before 1am, to contact the force.
Detective Chief Inspector Alastair Orencas said: “We have made some significant progress in our investigation and now have three men in custody.
Police at the scene in Smethwick(Image: Nick Wilkinson/Birmingham Live)
“However, we still want to hear from anyone who saw Shara or spoke to her in the hours leading up to her death.
“We understand she was involved in sex work around the Soho Road, Birmingham area, and believe she may have been driven to Woodburn Road from that location.
“If you have any footage or information, and haven’t yet come forward, please contact us.”
Officers have increased patrols in the area where Ms Miller was found and around Soho Road.
Anyone with information was asked to contact the force by calling 101, quoting log 622 of 11/8/25.
Information can also be passed on anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.