Marianna police have asked the Arkansas State Police to lead a murder investigation after local officers found a local woman dead in her home late yesterday.
The body of Latisha McKenzie, 46, was discovered by Marianna police while conducting a welfare check at the residence around 5:50 p.m. Wednesday, according to a release from the state police.
Special agents of the state police’s criminal investigation division have found evidence leading them to believe McKenzie was murdered, then her body was moved to a hallway bathroom.
State police say its agents are continuing their investigation in Lee County today and are searching for a person of interest who may prove to be a suspect in the homicide.
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