Police say foul play and injuries stemming from an assault did not result in the death of a 21-year-old. (file photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

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Foul play ruled out in death of 21-year-old

Jun 8, 2021 | 2:43 PM

NANAIMO — Police say a forensic autopsy showed a woman who’d been assaulted did not die of her injuries.

Nanaimo RCMP Cst. Gary O’Brien said the body of 21-year-old Deanna Williams was found the morning of June 2 in a tent near the Nanaimo Ice Centre.

Nothing indicated foul play at the time.

“Later that same day we received information she’d been assaulted the day before and sought out medical attention. Our Serious Crime Unit took over the investigation, video canvassing and talking to witnesses.”

O’Brien said a forensic autopsy completed on Monday, June 7 showed Williams did not pass away due to injuries sustained from the assault just a day before she was found.

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The evidence which came to light about Williams’ assault has not led to any charges.

The BC Coroners Service continues to investigate.

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