Woman found tied up, beaten to death inside home, coroner says

A woman was found tied up and beaten to death inside a home in Greene County, and investigators are working to determine who killed her.

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The Greene County Coroner tells Channel 2 Action News the woman has not yet been positively identified because of the extent of her injuries. Her body was taken to the GBI Crime Lab.

The Greene County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to a home off Lawrence Road in Greensboro around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday after someone called 911 asking them to check on a person at the home.

Coroner Chris Peters says deputies found the woman tied up and beaten to death. She is believed to be the homeowner, a woman in her 60s, but her identity has not been confirmed.

The discovery has shaken neighbors in the area, where homicides are rare.

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Rachel Kramer says she often stopped to talk with the woman during walks through the neighborhood.

“She was friendly. We talked a couple different times and she was so friendly,” Kramer said.

Now, Kramer says the violence has her thinking more about her own safety.

“I got scared honestly. I’ve looked at all my locks and everything. Make sure that everything’s locked,” she said.

Investigators have canvassed the area, looking for surveillance video that could show someone coming to or leaving the home.

The sheriff says his office and GBI investigators are following leads and have active search warrants.

The home sits along a wooded road, with several nearby homes appearing abandoned.

Investigators are working to determine what happened and why someone targeted the home.

This is a developing story. We will continue to bring you more information as it becomes available.

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