The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of a woman’s body in Penfield this afternoon. Deputies say a man was birdwatching along Old Browncroft Boulevard when he found the body shortly before 1:30 p.m. It’s described as that of a woman in her 50s.
Major Lou Tomasetti says there were no obvious signs of trauma, and they’re investigating the case as an “unattended death under unusual circumstances.” They’re looking for potential witnesses and checking files from nearby security cameras.
The Monroe County Medical Examiner is investigating the cause of death. The victim has not yet been identified.