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Woman found dead in 'small Gothic-style chamber' at Richmond cemetery was killed, police say

Gruesome discovery made by teens leaves Richmond Police with questions
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RICHMOND, Va. -- A woman found dead in a Richmond cemetery on Valentine's Day was the victim of a homicide, Richmond Police confirmed on Friday.

Rachel Scott, 42, of Beaverdam, was found "inside a small Gothic-style chamber" at Mount Calvary Cemetery on South Randolph Street in Richmond, according to Richmond Police.

Her body was discovered by a group of Benedictine students who were at the cemetery on a school trip on Valentine's Day morning.

Anyone with information was asked to call Richmond Police Major Crimes Detective J. Higgins at 804-646-7570 or contact Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.

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