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Woman, 41, found fatally injured near 35th Avenue and Roeser Road

Phoenix police are investigating the death of Cynthia Saenz as a homicide after she was found with injuries at a home Saturday morning. Investigators said preliminary information indicates she suffered a stab wound to the abdomen.

Woman, 41, found fatally injured near 35th Avenue and Roeser Road

A 41-year-old woman was found dead Saturday morning at a home near 35th Avenue and Roeser Road in Phoenix, and police are investigating her death as a homicide.

Officers responded at about 7:15 a.m. to a report of an injured person and found Cynthia Saenz with injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

Preliminary information indicates Saenz had a stab wound to the abdomen. Police have not announced an arrest or provided further details about the circumstances of her death.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Phoenix Police Department or Silent Witness at 480-948-6377.

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