MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, Mich. — The Muskegon Heights Police Department says the death of a woman found in a wooded area Wednesday is suspicious, but they're awaiting autopsy results to find an official cause of death.
Police Chief Maurice Sain tells 13 ON YOUR SIDE the woman, estimated to be in her late 50's, was found about 30 feet into the woods off the intersection of Hovey Avenue and Glade Street.
On Thursday, police identified the woman as Colleen Leighton, of Muskegon.
Authorities initially said foul play was not suspected, but on Thursday, the investigation changed.
While they won't know the official cause of death until the autopsy is complete, authorities consider the death suspicious in nature.
They're asking anyone who has information about her death to call the City of Muskegon Heights Police Department at 231-733-8900 or Muskegon County Silent Observer at 231-722-3751.
The incident remains under investigation by the Muskegon Heights Police Department.
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