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Missing Hanover woman found dead behind her home

Hanover County Sheriff’s Office
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HANOVER COUNTY, Va. -- A missing Hanover County woman was found dead behind her home on Monday, according to police.

On Monday, investigators were following up on a tip with the hopes of finding Jasmine Hughes safe.

Information was received from citizens that Hughes had been seen at a business in Montpelier and employees at the business confirmed this information.

While conducting another search of Hughes' property using canines, investigators found a deceased woman, now identified as Hughes, in the woods behind her home.

There were no signs of foul play and the sheriff's office isn't seeking any suspects in this case.

This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can email newstips@wtvr.com to send a tip.

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