YUMA, Ariz. — A homicide investigation is underway in Yuma County after a woman's body was found Monday morning, according to authorities
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office has identified the woman as Georgina Montoya, 35, of Somerton, Arizona.
Montoya's body was found in Yuma at 11:42 a.m. in the area of Avenue 1E and County 18th Street.
The sheriff's office did not say how Montoya was killed but did confirm she is the victim of a homicide.
Anyone with information about the case should contact the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office at 928-783-4427 or 78-CRIME to remain anonymous.
You can also go to the sheriff's office's website to submit an anonymous tip by clicking here.
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