Autopsy of woman found dead in apartment block in Auckland's Parnell 'inconclusive'
Photo:
RNZ / Marika Khabazi
The post-mortem of a woman
found dead in an Auckland apartment block
last week is "inconclusive", police say.
She's been named on Monday as Leiann Rae Davis.
The 59-year-old was found unresponsive by emergency services at an apartment block on Cracroft St, Parnell on Thursday night.
Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend, said her death was still under investigation and remained unexplained.
They were waiting for detailed pathology results.
A funeral was held at the weekend.
Anyone with information that could help police could update them online or call 105 using the reference number 250808/6672.
Information could also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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