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Body found hanging from tree in South Fulton ruled suicide, police say

Police said they do not suspect foul play in the woman's death.
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May 14, 2018

A woman’s body was found hanging on a tree near a Walmart in South Fulton early Monday, Channel 2 Action News reported. A police investigation determined the woman killed herself.

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South Fulton police are investigating the incident at the Walmart on Old National Highway, the news station reported.

Investigators told Channel 2 the woman’s legs were at a 45-degree angle. Police haven’t released any other information about the woman.

In other news: 

DeKalb County police said the officers were released from the hospital overnight.

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