Homicide detectives are currently spearheading a death investigation in the Mark Twain neighborhood, after a woman was found deceased with a mysterious head injury. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, at about 6:30 p.m., when authorities responded to a "Sudden Death" call. The discovery was made at the back of a property located on the 5300 block of Claxton Avenue, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's official news release.
The identity of the female remains unknown, as does the exact cause of her head injury. Officials are waiting for the Medical Examiner's Office to pronounce the official cause of death. As the investigation unfolds, the St. Louis community has been asked to come forward with any potentially helpful information. Meanwhile, the veil of mystery around the circumstances leading to the woman's death lingers.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about the nature of the incident or potential motives or suspects. They have, however, extended a call to action for anyone who might hold pieces of this tragic puzzle. Those with information about the case can directly contact the Homicide Division at 314-444-5371. In an effort to gather clues while protecting tipsters' identities, officials also provided an alternative route; information can be relayed anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
