BODY OF PALMDALE WOMAN DISCOVERED IN A.V. FIELD.Byline: Bhavna Mistry Daily News Staff Writer Sheriff's officials identified the 29-year-old female whose body was found bruised bruise v. bruised, bruis·ing, bruis·es v.tr. 1. a. To injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of (part of the body) without breaking the skin, as by a blow. b. and partially clothed clothe tr.v. clothed or clad , cloth·ing, clothes 1. To put clothes on; dress. 2. To provide clothes for. 3. To cover as if with clothing. Friday evening in a field near Avenue R east of 50th Street East. The body of Elaine Quintana of Palmdale was discovered by two juveniles in the area who notified the Sheriff's Department. "People saw the woman and we got a few calls," said Sgt. Pat Hunt. Deputies said they believe the body had been left there by someone just before its discovery. "This is a little different," Hunt said. "Usually we get people from Los Angeles The following is a list of notable people whom were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with the city of Los Angeles, California. Those born in Los Angeles have their names printed in bold. Note that Los Angeles Natives are also referred to as Angelenos. dumping their bodies here, but this one seems to be local." Although the woman had bruises Bruises Definition Bruises, or ecchymoses, are a discoloration and tenderness of the skin or mucous membranes due to the leakage of blood from an injured blood vessel into the tissues. Pupura refers to bruising as the result of a disease condition. on her upper torso torso /tor·so/ (tor´so) trunk (1). tor·so n. pl. tor·sos or tor·si The human body excluding the head and limbs; trunk. and was partially clothed, officials said they did not believe she had been sexually attacked. Officials said the woman was not wearing any shoes or pants, but was wearing some type of blouse or top. Sheriff's officials are now awaiting results of an autopsy to determine the cause of death. |
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