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Suspicious death of woman under investigation in Washington, Vt.

Vermont State Police say the body of a woman believed to be in her 20s was found in the woods Wednesday by two hunters

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Vermont State Police are investigating the suspicious death of a woman found in the woods Wednesday in the town of Washington.

Investigators say the woman was identified Friday as Tainairy "Tanya" Velazquez Estrada, 23, of Barre. Two hunters called police after finding her body around 2 p.m.

She had been reported missing by her mother to police in Fitchburg on Wednesday. Her mother said she had not heard from her in over a week.

An autopsy was performed Friday, and the determination of the cause and manner of death is still pending.

No suspects are in custody, and state police say there is no threat to the community, calling it an isolated incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call Vermont State Police at 802-229-9191. Anonymous tips can also be left here.

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