Woman Who Died In Extreme Cold Identified By Annapolis Police

ANNAPOLIS, MD — A woman found dead on an Annapolis hiking trail has been identified as a former California resident who died from exposure to extreme cold temperatures, Annapolis police said Monday.

The victim is Portia Latrice Jones, 44, who came to Annapolis from the West Coast. Police said most residents knew Jones from seeing her while walking around town.

Jones' body was discovered about 2:36 p.m. Jan. 28 near the tennis courts at Truxtun Park after police received a report of an unresponsive female. Investigators believe Jones may have slipped due to the icy conditions and died in the cold.

The Annapolis Police Department is awaiting an autopsy from the medical examiner's office to determine a cause of death, but no foul play is suspected.

"May she rest in peace," the department said. "This incident is a tragic reminder of the dangers posed by severe winter weather and extreme cold. Please be careful out there and look out for one another. Anyone who encounters a person who may be in distress due to cold temperatures is urged to call 9-1-1 immediately."

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