A woman found dead inside a home in East Hartford Sunday died of multiple stab wounds, according to police. They have identified her as 51-year-old Andra Elizabeth Valcinord, of East Hartford.
Officers initially responded to Martin Circle sometime around 6:30 a.m. to conduct a welfare check at one of the residences. police said.
When officers got inside, Valcinord was unresponsive and paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene.
Police initially said the woman was the victim of "extreme physical violence." On Monday, they confirmed she had been stabbed to death.
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This is an isolated incident and there does not appear to be an immediate threat to the public, police said.
No arrests have been made and police said investigators and detectives have been working around the clock collecting physical evidence and pursuing leads.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Dan Ortiz at 860-291-7669 or email DOrtiz@easthartfordct.gov.
