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Body found in Slidell identified as missing woman, coroner says

Human remains found in the woods near the intersection of Tyler Drive and Kisatchie Drive were identified as that of Billie Ann Blakely.

SLIDELL, La. — Human remains near Slidell on Wednesday afternoon, after the area was searched for a missing woman have been identified, according to the St. Tammany Coroner and St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office on Friday.

The remains were found in the woods near Tyler Drive and Kisatchie Drive, according to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office. Billie Ann Blakely was apparently last seen nearby, and the remains found were identified as hers.

The St. Tammany Parish Coroner's Office is expected to determine the cause of death, and does not know if foul play was involved at this time.

"Anyone with any information about Blakely’s death is asked to contact the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office at (985) 898-2338," the press release said.

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