Sources: Woman found dead on walking trail near Geneva College had multiple stab wounds
BEAVER FALLS, Pa. (KDKA) — A body was found on a walking trail near Geneva College in Beaver Falls on Thursday.
According to a news release from the Beaver County Police Department, police received a missing person report on Jan. 9 saying that a woman left her home on Jan. 7 and had not returned.
The release said the body of the missing woman was found at around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday on a walking trail near 2900 College Avenue in Beaver Falls.
Sources told KDKA-TV on Friday that the woman had multiple stab wounds. Police are investigating her death as a homicide, sources added. No arrests have been made. KDKA-TV has confirmed her name was Rebecca Miller.
For hours on Thursday, detectives searched the area for evidence and video. Conway Volunteer Fire Department set up a rehab tent to provide support for first responders and the victim's family.
"This is a rough one for all of us. We all really felt this one," Conway Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief William Giska said.
Sources told KDKA-TV's Jennifer Borrasso that the woman went on a walk with a man on Jan. 7 and her family had not heard from her since. Sources added that there are suspicious circumstances in her death and police want to talk to the man who was allegedly with her.
Geneva College said that the person found was not a student or staff member at the college. Police added that they do not have a "reason to believe there is a danger to residents or the community."
KDKA-TV learned the woman was staying in a facility that supports people with mental health needs. The facility told KDKA-TV, "Our hearts are broken. She was a sweetheart, smart, beautiful."
As police investigate what happened, some are trying to think about the grieving family.
"My heart goes out to them. I hope they can get peace out of this, but I doubt it," Giska said.
The full statement from Geneva College can be found below:
"Geneva College is in full cooperation with our Emergency Response teams for any assistance they may need during this process. We have received confirmation that the deceased is not a member of the Geneva College community. As always, the safety of our campus is our utmost priority, and we do not see any immediate threat to the college community. As this is an on-going investigation, we refer all additional questions and comments to the law enforcement department involved in the situation."
