Hundreds of Tips Received for Marcotte Murder

Originally published on Aug. 9, 2016.

PRINCETON, MA — Hundreds of tips have been received by investigators in the aftermath of the death of Vanessa Marcotte, District Attorney Joseph Early said.

Early told the media Tuesday afternoon that they are looking at all possibilities when it comes to how Marcotte died. The Boston University graduate went missing during a jog and was found dead Sunday. She was in town visiting her parents and was scheduled to return home to New York City later that day.

Police believe the death was a homicide. The autopsy for Marcotte has been completed but there is more testing to be done, according to Early.

"We’re following all the leads. Every lead that comes in we’re following," Early said.

When asked about a similar incident that took place at Spring Creek Park in Queens, N.Y. on Aug. 2, Early said they haven't ruled anything out but said they haven't sent investigators to New York City.

"We’re fairly early in the investigation, we have to let the facts play out. The tips that are coming in have provided us with good information," he said.

Anyone that was near the scene of the incident is asked to call the Massachusetts State Police tip line at 508-453-7589. The phone line is anonymous and investigators will follow up on all tips.

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