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Stafford remains identified as missing D.C. woman

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Katherine Bryant Katherine Bryant
STAFFORD, VA (WWBT) -

Skeletal remains found in Stafford County have been identified as a woman who went missing from Washington, D.C. six years ago, according to the Stafford County Sheriffs Office.

The remains were found in a wooded area near the northbound 140 ramp off of I-95 on August 16. At the time, officials deemed the death suspicious. Now, DNA tests have identified the remains as Katherine Bryant of Washington, D.C.

Bryant was reported missing by family members in summer 2006. She was 33-years-old at the time. Foul Play is suspected in the death, according to authorities. However, no additional information is currently being released.

The Stafford County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone who can help their investigation call Crime Solvers at 540-659-2020 or text STAFFORD and your tip to CRIMES (274637).

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