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01-05-2025
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APD identifies woman with distinctive tattoos found shot to death in woods
Atlanta police have identified a homicide victim after releasing photos of her distinctive tattoos. Officers said Angela Yajahira Cortes Villegas, 20, was found shot to death in the woods along Marietta Boulevard NW on April 20. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Police said Villegas, who is from Utah, didn't have any identification on her at the time of her death. Investigators released photos of the woman's distinctive tattoos and surveillance video in the hopes it would help identify her. Police said the investigation into Villegas' death remains active. Anyone who may have information can call Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477 and be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000. TRENDING STORIES: Atlanta HVAC technician among 19 arrested in 'child predator' operation Suspects found guilty of killing man walking on Atlanta Beltline Have you received a random package you didn't order? It could all be part of a scam [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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01-05-2025
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Woman shot to death at Atlanta cemetery identified as 20-year-old Utah woman
The Brief Atlanta police have identified the woman found shot on Easter Sunday near Crest Lawn Memorial Park as 20-year-old Angela Yajahira Cortes Villegas of Utah. Villegas was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds; distinctive tattoos initially released by police may have helped confirm her identity. The investigation remains ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers Atlanta anonymously. ATLANTA - Atlanta police have identified the tattooed woman found shot to death on Easter Sunday in a wooded area near Crest Lawn Memorial Park. Authorities say the victim is 20-year-old Angela Yajahira Cortes Villegas of Utah. What we know Villegas was discovered just before 6 p.m. on April 20 in the 2000 block of Marietta Boulevard NW after officers responded to reports of an unresponsive person. She had been shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene. Initially, investigators sought the public's help to identify the young woman by releasing photos of her distinctive tattoos: an eye on her right wrist, a treble clef and music note on her left wrist, and a bird with a flower on her left thigh. Police have not said whether those tattoos helped confirm her identity. "This young lady deserves to have someone who knows where she is," said Terrie Nelson with Crest Lawn, who noted that a death like this is unheard of in the cemetery's history. PREVIOUS STORIES Unknown woman found shot to death at Atlanta cemetery, employees react New photo released of unknown woman found shot to death near Atlanta cemetery What's next The investigation remains active and ongoing. While police have not released any information about potential suspects, employees at the cemetery reported previous troubling encounters with an unknown man in recent months. Staff described him as belligerent, saying he disrupted a service, spat on a grieving family member, and made threats toward workers. It's unclear if this man is connected to the homicide. What you can do Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at (404) 577-8477 or visit Callers can remain anonymous.
