Police probe 'brutal' sex worker deaths11:16 AEST Tue Jan 20 20095 hours 40 minutes agoBy ninemsn staffVIEWS: 0| FLOCKS: 0| 0 comments so far
Police are appealing for help to solve the murders of two sex workers found dead in a Sydney unit.
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Police are appealing for public help to solve the "brutal" murders of two Asian sex workers found dead in a unit in Sydney's west.
The two Chinese women — including a widow with an eight-year-old daughter — were found in a bedroom of a unit in Queen Street, Auburn on November 13 but police believe their bodies lay undiscovered for days.
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Detective Inspector Jim Stewart, who heads Strike Force Community investigating the deaths, described the killings as "brutal" and "disgraceful".
"In the manner and speed that they were killed, a great deal of strength would have been required," he told ninemsn.
The women, who were both about 30 and used the names Jenny and Susan, were discovered face-down with their throats cut and had other visible signs of injuries.
"Susan" was working to support her daughter who remained in China with relatives, according to Insp Stewart.
"Both women were seeking a better life and this was the only work they could find," he said.
"We knew they were sending whatever money they earned back to their families in China."
They worked as sex workers in Sydney's north shore and western suburbs.
Police have become frustrated at the language and cultural barriers in trying to formally identify the bodies — which is being done by DNA collection with co-operation from Chinese authorities.
They are hoping anyone with any information about the women could contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
They are also hoping a previous anonymous caller could make contact with police again.
"We are hoping a person who contacted Crime Stoppers on Tuesday 18 November and stated they knew Jenny and Susan can call again," Insp Stewart said.