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Authorities Investigating Death Of Unidentified Woman

SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES ASK FOR PUBLIC'S HELP IN IDENTIFYING VICTIM

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By Brad Dickerson

Published: October 14, 2008

LORIDA - The Highlands County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an unidentified woman found in a citrus grove in Lorida.

The victim was found around 2:30 p.m. Monday in the area of Buckhorn Road. She is approximately 45 to 60 years of age, of apparent Hispanic ethnicity, 4 foot 10 inches tall and 123 pounds, according to the sheriff's office.

She had short, black, graying hair and was dressed in shorts and a T-shirt.

Foul play is suspected in her death and the case is being treated as a homicide. No other information was being released at this time.

The sheriff's office is asking for help in identifying the victim and providing any information into her death.

Anyone with information can call the sheriff's office at 863-402-7200. Information can also be sent to Heartland Crime Stoppers at 800-226-TIPS.

Callers to Crime Stoppers may remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward.

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