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Woman Found Dead in Willimantic Identified; Death Ruled Homicide

The death of a woman whose body was found in an apartment in Willimantic Tuesday has been ruled a homicide, according to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

Family members have identified the victim as Angie Martinez. Police say she was found dead in an apartment on Ash Street in Willimantic Tuesday night. The OCME has identified the cause of death as strangulation and the manner of death a homicide.

Willimantic police said they contacted the state police Eastern Major Crimes Unit and the Office of the State’s Attorney for assistance in the investigation.

At a vigil Friday, loved ones remembered Martinez as someone who made a big impact on those around her - as a mother, daughter and friend.

"She was a great person. She was always happy. She was always dancing," said friend Genesis Medina.

The news of her death came as a shock to friends, who say she covered the pain in her life.

"She was someone who didn't have any complaints in life, and she's through a lot. Been through hell and back in her life," said friend Zuleika Acosta.

Police said this appears to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to the community, but the investigation is ongoing. A suspect has not been named.

Martinez leaves behind two children - ages 7 and 12. Family and friends are hoping to raise money for those children. They say the children will eventually go back to Puerto Rico to live with their grandmother.

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