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Murder inquiry into lay-by body Murder inquiry into lay-by body
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A 30-year-old woman whose body was found in a lay-by in Staffordshire was murdered, say police.A 30-year-old woman whose body was found in a lay-by in Staffordshire was murdered, say police.
The body of Josette Teresa Healey, from Stoke-on-Trent, was found in Hobb Lane, Marchington, on Thursday. The road is closed while police searches continue.The body of Josette Teresa Healey, from Stoke-on-Trent, was found in Hobb Lane, Marchington, on Thursday. The road is closed while police searches continue.
Following a post-mortem examination, Staffordshire Police said the case was being treated as murder but the cause of death was still to be confirmed. Staffordshire Police said the case was being treated as murder but the cause of death was still to be confirmed.
A 38-year-old man has been arrested and is in custody at Burton police station. Police were granted a 12-hour extension until 0215 BST on Sunday to question a 38-year-old man over the death.
Staffordshire Police said fingertip and line searches were being carried out in Hobb Lane, the lay-by and surrounding fields.Staffordshire Police said fingertip and line searches were being carried out in Hobb Lane, the lay-by and surrounding fields.
Police said forensic officers would also be working at the Brownfield Road home of Ms Healey, who is also known as Cooper.Police said forensic officers would also be working at the Brownfield Road home of Ms Healey, who is also known as Cooper.
Detective Chief Inspector Dave Garrett, who is leading the investigation, said: "Our sympathies are very much with Josette's family and we have appointed a specially-trained family liaison officer to support them and to keep them up-dated throughout the investigation. Detective Chief Inspector Dave Garrett, who is leading the investigation, said: "Our sympathies are very much with Josette's family and we have appointed a specially-trained family liaison officer to support them and to keep them updated throughout the investigation.
"We are now trying to build up a picture of Josette's movements this week and are keen to hear from anyone who knew her or saw and who saw her since Monday." "We are now trying to build up a picture of Josette's movements this week and are keen to hear from anyone who knew her or saw her since Monday."
Police also want anyone who saw anything suspicious in Hobb Lane to contact them.Police also want anyone who saw anything suspicious in Hobb Lane to contact them.