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A 30-year-old woman whose body was found in a lay-by in Staffordshire was murdered, say police. | A 30-year-old woman whose body was found in a lay-by in Staffordshire was murdered, say police. |
The body of Josette Teresa Healey, from Stoke-on-Trent, was found in Hobb Lane, Marchington, on Thursday. The road is closed while police searches continue. | The body of Josette Teresa Healey, from Stoke-on-Trent, was found in Hobb Lane, Marchington, on Thursday. The road is closed while police searches continue. |
Staffordshire Police said the case was being treated as murder but the cause of death was still to be confirmed. | |
Police were granted a 12-hour extension until 0215 BST on Sunday to question a 38-year-old man over the death. | |
Staffordshire Police said fingertip and line searches were being carried out in Hobb Lane, the lay-by and surrounding fields. | Staffordshire Police said fingertip and line searches were being carried out in Hobb Lane, the lay-by and surrounding fields. |
Police said forensic officers would also be working at the Brownfield Road home of Ms Healey, who is also known as Cooper. | Police said forensic officers would also be working at the Brownfield Road home of Ms Healey, who is also known as Cooper. |
Detective Chief Inspector Dave Garrett, who is leading the investigation, said: "Our sympathies are very much with Josette's family and we have appointed a specially-trained family liaison officer to support them and to keep them updated throughout the investigation. | |
"We are now trying to build up a picture of Josette's movements this week and are keen to hear from anyone who knew her or saw her since Monday." | |
Police also want anyone who saw anything suspicious in Hobb Lane to contact them. | Police also want anyone who saw anything suspicious in Hobb Lane to contact them. |
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