Human remains have been discovered in a car found submerged in the Darwin River area.

Police salvaged a Toyota Corolla on Tuesday afternoon from a river near Leonino Road.

Detective Superintendent Richard Bryson from the Major Crime division said the car was believed to belong to missing person Karen Margaret Kelly, who was last seen on April 18, 2010.

The remains will be forensically tested to determine their identity and possible cause of death.

Concerns for woman missing five days

NT Police say they have concerns for a 46-year-old woman who has been missing for five days.

Karen Margaret Kelly, who also goes by her maiden name Brook, has not been seen by friends or family since Sunday afternoon.

She was last seen driving a green- or aqua-coloured Corolla hatchback with the registration "700".

She lives in Darwin River and police say she may have gone interstate and not told anyone.

She has a slim build, is about 171 centimetres tall, has shoulder length brown hair and green eyes.

Karen Margaret Kelly - Concern for Welfare - Darwin River

Tuesday 04-May-2010 (1515 hrs CST)

Continuing concern for welfare - 4518203

Police continue to hold concerns for the welfare of Karen Margaret Kelly who was last seen over two weeks ago.

The 46-year-old’s family and friends reported her missing after she was last seen leaving her Darwin River home on 18 April.

Karen, who also goes by her maiden name Brook, is described as Caucasian, of slim build, approximately 171 cm tall with shoulder length brown hair and green eyes and was last seen wearing a black denim skirt and a blouse of unknown colour.

Police praise the community for their assistance which has helped track Mrs Kelly’s movements to the Darwin CBD on the morning of 19 April.

Jeremy Brunton, Senior Constable First Class said “Public response so far has been commendable, but, until we locate Mrs Kelly, we continue to urge anyone that may have seen her to contact Police”.

Mrs Kelly drives a green or aqua coloured Toyota Corolla hatchback, with Northern Territory registration ‘700’.

It is possible that she has travelled interstate or out to a rural area within the Territory without informing anyone.

Anyone with information can contact Police on 131444, Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.nt.crimestoppers.com.au/.

Wednesday 05-May-2010 (1408 hrs CST)

Interstate assistance sought in missing NT woman case

NT Police are urgently seeking interstate public assistance to locate a 46-year-old Darwin woman last seen on 19 April 2010 who may be driving to visit her daughter in Safety Beach, Victoria.

Karen Margaret Kelly, who also goes by her maiden name Brook, is described as Caucasian, of slim build, approximately 171 cm tall with shoulder length brown hair and green eyes and was last seen wearing a black denim skirt and a blouse of unknown colour.

NT Police are particularly keen to locate her vehicle, a green coloured 2001 Toyota Corolla hatchback, with Northern Territory registration ‘700’.

Karen was reported missing after failing to return to her Darwin River home on 18 April and was last seen in the Darwin CBD on the morning of 19 April.

Her daughter, Ashli Brook, said the family was anxious for her mother to contact them.

“We love you and miss you and just want to know that you’re OK,” she said.

Anyone with information can contact NT Police on 131444, NT Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.nt.crimestoppers.com.au/.

Daughter worried for missing mother

THE daughter of a woman who went missing in the Territory has made a heartfelt plea for her to make contact.

Ashli Brook, 23, said she had not heard from her mother Karen Margaret Kelly for nearly three weeks.

She said she felt horrible and was "extremely worried" since the sudden disappearance.

"You feel lost," she said.

"You just wake up every morning, realising this is real, and you just don't want to get out of bed.

"You're just stuck in this place not knowing and it's really hard."

Mrs Kelly, 46, of Darwin River, was reported missing after she failed to turn up at a party at a friend's house April 18.

The mother-of-three was supposed to pick up a friend on the way

Police said she was last seen in the Darwin CBD the following morning.

But the missing persons unit has now sought assistance interstate, believing Mrs Kelly may be on her way to visit her daughter at Safety Beach, in Victoria.

Mrs Brook, a mother-of-one, said her mother had never gone missing before.

Mrs Kelly has left behind a husband and two sons, who live in the Territory.

She also goes by her maiden name Brook and is described as Caucasian, slim, about 171cm tall with shoulder-long brown hair and green eyes.

Police said they were particularly interested in locating the woman's green 2001 Toyota Corolla hatchback with NT registration 700.

Anyone with information is urged to phone police on 131 444, NT Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.nt.crimestopper s.com.au

Family shocked after woman goes missing

The Northern Territory Major Crime Unit has taken control of the investigation into the disappearance of a Darwin woman who has not been seen since April.

Karen Margaret Kelly, 46, was last seen leaving her Darwin River home, in Darwin's rural area, on April 18.

"The drive should only have taken Mrs Kelly less than 20 minutes," Detective Sergeant Sonia Kennon said.

"Pretty sad as you can imagine, it's not a good experience at all," he said.

"If anyone has any information at all please contact the Northern Territory Police."

Mr Kelly describes his wife as loving and generous and says her disappearance is out of character.

"She seemed fairly happy, I suppose, didn't seem depressed or anything like that so it was quite a shock that she didn't show up at the party she was mean't to go to.

"It's pretty hard looking at every little green car that goes by you, pretty hard getting up in the middle of the night every couple of hours just to see if her car has pulled up in the yard."

Detective Sergeant Kennon said police want to locate Mrs Kelly's green-coloured 2001 Toyota Corolla hatchback, which has the Northern Territory registration plate "700".

"We believe that if we can locate this vehicle we will know what has become of Mrs Kelly," she said.

She said police were "extremely worried" that Mrs Kelly may have come to harm.

Detective Kennon said the missing woman, who may go by her maiden name, Brook, is described as Caucasian, of slim build, approximately 171 centimetres tall, with shoulder length, dark brown hair and green eyes.

She was last seen wearing a black denim skirt and a white top with a floral motif.

"If you know anything, if you've seen her car, please call the police [on 1800 333 000]," Detective Kennon said.

Missing woman 'vanished' - police

POLICE say they are mystified by the disappearance of a Territory woman who has not been seen for more than seven weeks.

Karen Margaret Kelly was last seen leaving her home in Darwin River on April 18.

She told a friend she was driving to her house about 20 minutes away but has not been seen since.

Major Crime Unit Detective Sergeant Sonia Kennon said police had growing fears for Mrs Kelly.

"The drive should only have taken Mrs Kelly less than 20 minutes," she said.

"She has left her home and simply vanished."

She said police needed to find Mrs Kelly's green 2001 Toyota Corolla hatchback with the distinctive registration plate "700".

"We believe that if we can locate this vehicle we will know what has become of Mrs Kelly," she said.

Mrs Kelly's husband Darren and sons Adrian and Jamie have also appealed for anyone who may have information about her whereabouts or fate to come forward and tell police.

Husband pleads for help to find wife

| June 10th, 2010 - NT News

THE husband of a woman who went missing about seven weeks ago said he has had sleepless nights since the sudden disappearance.

Darren Kelly's voice was shaking as he spoke to reporters at the police headquarters in Darwin yesterday in a bid to find his wife of three years - Karen Margaret Kelly.

The 45-year-old Darwin River man was sitting next to his step sons Jamie Brook, 17, and Adrian Brook, 19.

But the boys remained silent throughout the press conference.

Mr Kelly said the family was "extremely worried" about the woman's safety.

"It's pretty hard getting up in the middle of the night, every couple of hours, just to see if her car is pulled back in the yard," he said.

Mrs Kelly, 46, who worked at the Territory Insurance Office in Darwin's CBD, was reported missing on April 18.

The mother-of-three had phoned a friend about 1.45pm to say she was on her way to her house on Leonino Rd, in Darwin River.

She was last seen leaving her home on Mira Rd in a green Toyota Corolla hatchback.

"It's quite a shock that she didn't turn up at the party that she was meant to go to," Mr Kelly said.

Mrs Kelly's bank account and phone have not been used since she disappeared and the car she was driving is yet to be found.

The woman's family said she had no enemies, no stress at work and she didn't take any medication.

Police initially thought Mrs Kelly decided to visit her daughter in Victoria. But she never showed up.

The Major Crime Unit has now taken over the search for the missing woman.

Detective sergeant Sonia Kennon said all leads had run dry and help from the public was desperately needed.

Mrs Kelly is described as Caucasian, slim, about 171cm tall with shoulder-length dark brown hair and green eyes.

She was last seen wearing a black denim mini-skirt and a white top with a floral motif.

Her 2001 Toyota has the distinctive NT registration plate "700".

Anyone with information is urged to phone police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Friday 15-Apr-2011 (1325 hrs CST)

Karen Kelly Disappearance

Monday the 18th of April marks 12 months since Territorian Karen Margaret Kelly disappeared from Darwin’s rural area.

The wife and mother was last seen driving her green Toyota Corolla Seca, Northern Territory Registration No. 700 in the Darwin River area; and has not been heard from or seen since.

Mrs Kelly’s car has also not been recovered.

Intensive police investigations have so far failed to determine her whereabouts or the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.

“We’re hoping the one year anniversary will jog someone’s memory and provide us with that vital piece of information that will help solve this mystery”. Said Det Sgt Sonia Kennon.

“The colour of the car and the number plate were quite unique and Police hope that people would remember them if they saw them”.

“People and vehicles don’t just vanish without a trace, someone somewhere must know something, and we urge them to contact police to help provide some answers to Mrs Kelly’s family.”

Any one with any information is encouraged to contact Crimestoppers on 1800333000 or 131444.

Karen Margaret KELLY aka BROOK TRAGICALLY LOCATED DECEASED