Woman found dead in Puente Alto home; femicide investigation underway
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- A woman was found dead in her home in Puente Alto, with preliminary investigations suggesting she may have been a victim of femicide.
- The victim was discovered by her uncle and showed signs of injuries to her forehead and neck, indicating possible third-party involvement.
- Police are searching for the victim's partner, who lived with her and has not been located, as a key part of the investigation.
A woman was found dead in her Puente Alto home on Thursday, prompting an investigation into a potential femicide. The discovery was made by the victim's uncle at her residence on Carrenleufú street.
Preliminary reports indicate the victim sustained injuries to her forehead and neck, suggesting the involvement of another person. The circumstances surrounding her death are being treated with suspicion by authorities.
Investigators are particularly focused on locating the victim's partner, who resided with her in the house. The partner's current whereabouts are unknown, and police are treating this as a significant aspect of their inquiry.
Carabineros and the PDI's Homicide Brigade are currently working at the scene to gather evidence and determine the sequence of events leading to the woman's death. The investigation is ongoing.
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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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