MARIANNA, Ark. — Marianna, Arkansas, police have asked the Arkansas State Police to lead a murder investigation after local officers found a local woman dead in her home late yesterday.
The body of 46-year-old Latisha McKenzie was discovered by Marianna police officers while conducting a welfare check at the residence around 6 p.m.
Special agents of the state police Criminal Investigation Division have found evidence leading them to believe McKenzie was murdered, then her body moved to a hallway bathroom.
Agents are continuing their investigation in Lee County Thursday and are searching for a person of interest who may prove to be a suspect in the homicide.
