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Police: Elderly woman found dead at home was attacked

Updated Thursday, July 30, 2015 | 12:17 p.m.

An elderly woman found dead a Spring Valley home on Wednesday was attacked by an unknown person who fled before officers arrived, according to Metro Police.

Police did not say how the woman died but that she suffered “apparent trauma to her body.” Her name and the manner and cause of death will be released by the Clark County Coroner’s Office.

The woman was found dead about 11:55 a.m. in the 3200 block of Opera Drive, near Desert Inn Road and Decatur Boulevard, Lt. Troy Barrett said.

No motive has been determined for the slaying, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Metro’s Homicide Section at 702-828-3521 or by email at [email protected]. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or online at crimestoppersofnv.com. Tips leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.

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