Case Number: 14-6064

Posted by: Media Relations

On Tuesday May 20, 2014 an autopsy was performed in relation to the case mentioned below. The deceased has been identified as Erica Tenhet, age 26 of Tulare. Cause of death is still unknown, pending further action by the Coroner's Office.

ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE

On the above date and time Detectives from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit responded to the above location regarding a report of a suspicious death. Detectives located neighbors and family members and ascertained information regarding the victim. The case is being treated as a homicide pending an autopsy. The name of the victim is not being released at this time pending notification of next of kin. No other information is being released at this time. The case is currently under investigation by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding the case can contact Detective Gary Marks or Sgt. Steve Kennedy at (559)733-6218

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