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Annapolis Police Identify Woman Found Dead on Truxtun Park Trail

Police say a likely ice-related fall led to fatal exposure, pending autopsy results.

Overview

  • Authorities identified the victim as Portia Latrice Jones, 44, originally from California.
  • She was discovered Wednesday afternoon on a hiking trail near the tennis courts at Truxtun Park in Annapolis.
  • Investigators say she may have slipped on ice and later succumbed to extremely cold temperatures.
  • Police do not suspect foul play, and the medical examiner’s findings are still pending.
  • Officials urged caution during the ongoing bitter cold and asked residents to call 911 for anyone in distress from exposure.