Crime & Safety

Police Identify Woman Found Dead in East Boston Garage

She was 19. Police are still seeking the public's help in the case.

Boston, MA - Boston police have identified the young woman whose body was discovered in an East Boston garage near 54 Princeton St. last week.

Blanca Lainez, of East Boston, was 19.

Here's what we know about the case so far.

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The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking for the public's help in solving the suspicious death.

Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact Boston Police Homicide Detectives at (617) 343-4470.

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Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of all those who wish to help this investigation in an anonymous manner.

>> Photo via Steve Cooper, WHDH 7 News

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