Foul play not suspected in death of missing Washington County woman found in West Virginia

Authorities don’t suspect foul play in the death of a woman with dementia reported missing out of Washington County.

Ellen Donahoo, 76, of Scenery Hill was reported missing on Monday. Her vehicle and body were found near a Fairmont, West Virginia, golf course in sub-zero temperatures.

Police don’t suspect foul play was involved. They believe her death was due to natural causes.

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