COVINGTON, GA — Newton County authorities say they’ve arrested two suspects after a body was found Wednesday in Covington.
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office identifies the victim as 46-year-old Irma Valdez. Valdez was found deceased in a wooded area off of Stephenson Road.
Police arrested 31-year-old Jose Sermeno and 27-year-old Katerin Abrego as a result.
An investigation determined Valdez knew the suspects.
The agency is currently trying to determine a possible motive.
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