Marion County

Death investigation underway in Marion County

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Marion County deputies are conducting a death investigation.

At about 4:45 p.m. Sunday, deputies said they responded to the report of a death at 3380 NW 63rd Avenue.

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Deputies said they found Judy Mielenz dead inside of the home.

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Investigators said they have determined the death was a homicide.

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Detectives said they believe there is no threat to the community.

Anyone with information regarding the investigation is asked to call Detective Pinder at 352-368-3508.

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Katlyn Brieskorn, WFTV.com

Katlyn Brieskorn is a Digital Assignment Editor at WFTV. She joined Channel 9 in July 2019.