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Woman found dead in apartment building, Sacramento sheriff says

Police tape at crime scene

Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputies made their way to the 7400 block of Holworthy Way early Saturday morning to perform a wellness check, prompting a larger investigation after a woman was found dead. .

There was no answer at the door, according to a Facebook post by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, and the door of the Foothill Farms home was unlocked. Deputies entered the apartment to find a deceased adult female, according to the post. The person’s identity and age were not immediately released.

Those with information can call that Sheriff’s Office at 916-874-5115. Homicide detective are involved in the case.

Corey Schmidt
The Sacramento Bee
Corey Schmidt is a watchdog reporter for the Sacramento Bee, focusing on Folsom, El Dorado Hills and Sacramento County’s eastern suburbs. Previously, he was the government watchdog reporter for the St. Cloud Times in Minnesota. Schmidt received his bachelor’s degree from DePaul University in Chicago and his master’s degree from Yale University. 
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