Authorities said they are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in Union County as a homicide.
The woman’s remains were discovered outside on Tuesday in the Wesson area, a subdivision between Parkers Chapel, Three Creeks and Junction City, according to Union County Coroner Stormey Primm.
Primm said the death of the woman, who is in her 20s, is being investigated as a possible murder because “the nature of her injuries are consistent with a homicide.” He declined to detail what injuries she suffered but said her remains were being sent to the State Crime Lab for further investigation.
Initial reports of the death said the woman was pregnant when her body was found; Primm said he could not confirm that, deferring to the State Crime Lab.
Capt. Jeff Stinson, chief investigator for the Union County sheriff's office, confirmed the agency was investigating the homicide and that authorities were in the process of contacting the victim's family.
Because it is an open investigation, the information being released about the woman and the circumstances of her death is limited, according to the coroner.
“They’re working hard on the investigation,” he said.