72 Year Old Black Woman Found Hanging From Tree in Annapolis "Does Not Appear to be Criminal in Nature"

An early investigation into the discovery of a deceased black female in Annapolis apparently does not show any foul play, according to local authorities. 

Police say that at approximately 7:30am, officers from the Annapolis Police Department responded to the 600 block of Belle Drive for the report of an unattended death.  When the officers arrived, they located a 72 year-old female victim hanging from a tree.  Preliminary investigation reveals the incident does not appear to be criminal in nature.  

The victim’s identity is being withheld pending confirmation that the extended family has been notified.

According to a social media post made by Civil Rights Icon Carl Snowden,  the unidentified female was African American. 

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