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Body found in Busse Woods was that of missing Chicago area woman

Body count in Busse Woods was that of missing Chicago area woman
Body count in Busse Woods was that of missing Chicago area woman 00:26

CHICAGO (CBS) — The body found near a suburban forest preserve on Saturday morning was confirmed to be that of a missing woman in Mount Prospect.

A driver reported the body around 9 a.m. in the Busse Woods Forest Preserve near Higgins and Arlington Heights Road.

The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office identified the woman as Atalia Pucheta Martinez, 23.

The Mount Prospect Police Department said they are investigating a report of a missing person in their village and communicating with the Cook County Forest Preserve police regarding the investigation.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Cook County Sheriff's Police detectives at 708–865–4896.  

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