Decomposing body of missing 18-year-old Florida woman found

Deanna Stires went missing Jan. 1

Deanna Lee Stires

Deanna Lee Stires
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Posted: 01/20/2013
Last Updated: 150 days ago

HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. - The body of an 18 year old woman from Hernando County, Fla.,  was found outside of the county, officials say.

Deanna Lee Stires was last seen on New Year's Day and was later reported missing, ABCActionNews.com reported.

A hunter found her decomposing body in a wooded area in Levy County on Saturday.

Deputies are currently investigating the circumstances and cause of her death.

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