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Updated 01/14/2007 08:44 AM

Woman's body identified; foul play suspected

By: Jim McCann

<I>Jennifer Bennet</I>
Jennifer Bennet
The woman's body found in the town of Deerfield has been identified as Jennifer Bennet. The body was identified through the use of fingerprints.

Authorities said autopsy results showed that foul play was involved, but they are still uncertain how Bennet died.

Oneida County Sheriff Daniel Middaugh said, "The conclusion right now is that it's suspicious with foul play, but there won't be any determination until toxicology reports come back."

Officials said it could take two to four weeks before they receive the toxicology results. While they wait, they'll continue to investigate, but they're are no suspects at this point.

<I>Dan Middaugh</I>
Dan Middaugh
Middaugh said, "We'll begin interviewing several of the leads we've taken in."

Investigators do know that Bennet was married with three children, but she was not living with her husband at the time. Instead, she was living in Utica with her mother and was last seen by friends January 7th.

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Officials said they are questioning those friends to see if they have any information about Bennett's death.

At this time, sheriff's deputies and investigators will continue to search around the firehouse for any clues on how Bennet died.