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Police: Death of woman found in Redding deemed suspicious

The body was found in a wooded area near Route 53 on Feb. 18.

Nicole Alarcon

Feb 29, 2024, 1:40 AM

Updated 296 days ago

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Police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in Redding.
The body was found in a wooded area near Route 53 on Feb. 18.
Police identified the person as Leah Chaparro, 26, from Bridgeport.
Danbury police said the body was found by someone who was jogging around the area at the time.
Police said Chaparro’s death is suspicious and is still being investigated.