(05/25/06) MILFORD ? Family members and friends gathered at the funeral Thursday of a Milford woman found beaten to death last week.

Mourners consoled each other as they remembered 26-year-old Alexandra Ducsay. The murder victim was found bludgeoned in her Boothbay Street home on May 19. According to neighbors, the woman was an aspiring actress. Ducsay?s body was discovered by her mother at the base of a stairwell in the home.

Police say they?re piecing together a timeline of events leading up to Ducsay?s death. According to investigators, a series of events is crucial in finding leads. Police also say there was no forced entry to the home, meaning the murder was not likely a random act of violence. Anyone with information on the crime is urged to call the Milford Police Department at (203) 874-2368.

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