Woman’s body found in Laurel, foul play not suspected

By WTOP Staff
December 9, 2012 | 11:43 PM

WASHINGTON – Howard County police are investigating the discovery of a woman’s body in a wooded area in Laurel.

Around 4 p.m., a man called 911 after seeing the body while walking near the woods along Route 1 near the Patuxent Freeway.

Police think the body may be a woman in her 40s reported missing a few weeks ago by a friend. There are no obvious signs of foul play and she is believed to be homeless.

No further information is available at this time.

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Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
September 9, 2020 | 10:00 AM

WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.

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