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Police investigating homicide at Midvale massage parlor

Jan 5, 2024, 1:37 PM | Updated: 8:38 pm

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MIDVALE, Utah — Unified Police are investigating after a woman was found dead inside a Midvale massage parlor Thursday night.

UPD said detectives were able to determine the woman was the victim of a “brutal and tragic” homicide.

According to UPD Sgt. Aymee Race, officers got a phone call about suspicious circumstances at A+ Massage in Midvale.

When police arrived, they found the deceased woman.

Two people at the parlor were detained and interviewed with the help of a translator. No suspects have been named.

The UPD hasn’t released any further information on the identity of the woman at this time. They are working on notifying her next of kin.

Police have released no further information at this time.

The department asks anyone with information related to the case to contact UPD dispatch at 801-840-4000. Additionally, they can email Sgt. Allen at Vallen@updsl.org and Detective Moore at BMoore@updsl.org.

This story is developing and will be updated as more information is made available.

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Police investigating homicide at Midvale massage parlor