Officials: Woman, 76, Found Killed In Her Home In Newark, New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say a 76-year-old woman has been found slain in her home in New Jersey.

Essex County prosecutors said that Adele Padilla was found dead in her home in Newark around 7:30 a.m. Saturday.

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Spokeswoman Katherine Carter said her death is being investigated as a homicide.

There was no information available on suspects or a motive.

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The cause of her death was pending an autopsy.

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