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Body of missing woman found in Liberty County

Missing Navy veteran Margaret Hanley hasn’t been heard from in over a week. Last Wednesday, her family realized something was wrong.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The search for a missing Jacksonville woman has come to a tragic end in Liberty County.

Authorities say Margaret Hanley, 72, was found dead near her vehicle on Old Hines Road.

The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office reports that Hanley’s car, a Toyota RAV4, was stuck in the mud when deputies found it.

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A body discovered next to the vehicle was confirmed to be Hanley.

Investigators say the case remains open as they continue to look into the circumstances of her death.

Anyone with information about Hanley’s final movements is asked to call the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500. The investigation is ongoing.

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