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UPDATE: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office asking for information from anyone who saw victim before she died

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UPDATE 8/17/2023 1:26 PM

3 News Now talked to Sgt. Brian Beckman from the Washington County Sheriff's Office about the suspected homicide of 71-year-old Linda Childers.

Authorities still haven't found the vehicle and are asking for the public's help with locating it.

The sheriff's office is also asking anyone with information to please call Sgt. Beckman at the sheriff's office at (402) 426-6866.

A timeline of what happened that day is in being put together and authorities are reviewing security cameras and doorbell cameras.

UPDATE 6:15 PM

The Washington County Sheriff's Office is searching for a stolen vehicle believed to be connected to a suspicious death investigation.

The victim was identified by the sheriff as 71-year-old Linda Childers of Fort Calhoun.

Here's what we know:

According to a Facebook post, on Monday the Washington County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of an unattended death referred to as suspicious.

The investigation determined the vehicle of the victim had been stolen from the residence, said authorities.

The investigation is ongoing.

The Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating the victim's vehicle; a burgundy 2010 Chev Equinox, License 29-K826.

The vehicle is believed to be in the Omaha area.

If located, please contact Detective Sgt. Brian Beckman (402) 426-6866.

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