October 7, 2005

BODY IDENTIFIED: IT IS TAYLOR




A Horrific and Terrible Discovery

A cruel and senseless death--she was only 17



RICHMOND, Va. — The body found in a wooded area has been positively identified as that of Taylor Marie Behl police said Thursday. The identification was made through dental records and the investigation is continuing, police said during a news conference.

They said that "the scope of this case has narrowed significantly" and they were confident they'd resolve it soon.

Police have not determined the cause of death, but said Thursday that the remains have been sent to the medical examiner for analysis.

Earlier Thursday, Behl's mother said she feared the worst about the remains unearthed the previous day. "I'm sure you can imagine the shock and horror I feel knowing that the body found is most likely my baby's," Janet Pelasara said at a news conference outside of her home in Vienna, Va.



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