Police: Teacher's Aide Found Strangled to Death in Apartment

Police in Massachusetts say they're working to identify a suspect after a teacher's aide was found strangled to death in her apartment.

Worcester police said Thursday that 49-year-old Sandra Hehir, a middle school instructional assistant, was found dead on the floor of her home around 11:15 a.m. Sunday.

Police say a resident of the building had found the body. An autopsy determined the cause of death was homicide by strangulation.

The investigation is active and ongoing.

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