Crime & Safety
Missing Woman's Remains Found in Fredericksburg: Police
The remains of a woman missing since October were found Saturday in an undisclosed wooded area, according to Fredericksburg Police.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA — The remains of a Fredericksburg woman missing since Oct. 26 were found early Saturday night by relic hunters in a heavily wooded area, according to Fredericksburg Police. After an examination by the Medical Examiner's Office in Richmond, the remains were determined to be those of Rochelle Simms, 32, of Fredericksburg.
The location hasn't been revealed because detectives are processing and collecting evidence. The cause of death is unknown. The remains were reported to police around 6:30 p.m.
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