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Death of a woman in Beacon Hill Park is now confirmed a homicide: Victoria police

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Victoria police say the death of a woman whose body was found in Beacon Hill Park last week is now confirmed a homicide. (Photo - Victoria Police/Twitter)

Victoria police say the death of a woman whose body was found in Beacon Hill Park last week is now confirmed a homicide.

Police were called to park at 6 a-m last Wednesday for a report of an unresponsive woman.

Officers are hoping to find witnesses or anyone with dash-cam footage from area between 11 pm on Tuesday to 5 am Wednesday.

Police say this case isn't believe to be related to the fatal fire in the park the day after the woman's body was found.

Victoria Police on Twitter:

The death of a woman found in Beacon Hill Park last week has been confirmed to be a homicide. VIIMCU is continuing the investigation & are seeking witnesses & additional information. (1/3)

https://vicpd.ca/2021/03/10/death-of-woman-found-in-beacon-hill-park-deemed-homicide-viimcu-investigating/

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