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YPD identifies woman found dead in her home

July 2, 2020 1:08 PM

Published July 2, 2020 1:00 PM

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma Police Department (YPD) identifies the woman that was found dead in her home Wednesday.

YPD says 26-year-old Melissa Polino Vasquez, was found dead Wednesday morning.

Police reported to the scene Wednesday at approximately 9:53 a.m. As it entered the home, they found Polino.

Police say this is a homicide investigation and no arrests have been made.

YPD continues to investigate this case.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Yuma Police Department at 928-373-4700 or to remain anonymous you can call 78-CRIME.

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Crystal Jimenez began at KYMA as a Digital Content Producer in June 2019, and is now a multimedia journalist.

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