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UPDATE: PCSD confirms identity of body found near Tucson Mountain Baptist Church

PCSD deputies were on scene Sunday after a woman was found dead near the church on Ajo Highway
PCSD confirms identity of body found near Tucson Mountain Baptist Church
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TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — UPDATE: (6:30 p.m.)

The Pima County Sheriff's Department is now confirming the identity of the woman who was found dead near the Tucson Mountain Baptist Church Sunday.

66-year-old Debra Esarey was found Sunday morning.

Esarey's family had reported her missing several days ago, according to PCSD.

Someone had called deputies to the scene just before 12:00 p.m. Sunday, where they were able to confirm the identity.

Initial reports from PCSD had said they believed the body found was a male.

PCSD does not believe the death is suspicious, and Esarey's cause of death is being determined by the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner.

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A dead body was found near the the Tucson Mountain Baptist Church Sunday morning.

PCSD is also confirming the person found was a man.

As of Sunday afternoon, details are limited, we will continue to provide more details as we receive them.