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Posted: Sunday, January 21, 2018 11:20 AM

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Knoxville Police Investigating Body Found Inside North Knoxville Motel 6

Knoxville police reported to local news media Sunday a dead body was found inside a North Knoxville Motel 6 early Sunday morning.

According to Police an unidentified female was found unresponsive at the bottom of the stairs inside the motel located at 5640 Merchants Center Boulevard around 2:00 a.m.

Investigators said the woman likely died from an overdose and was pronounced dead on the scene.

An autoposy has been ordered as the investigation continues.