Earlier this week we told you that the Maine State Police were investigating the death of a woman whose body was discovered in a Lewiston home on Monday morning.

The authorities have now identified the deceased as 42-year-old Melissa Donoghue, of Lewiston.

Her remains were discovered in a home on Old Greene Road in Lewiston early Monday morning.  Her body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta where, on August 3rd, an autopsy was performed.  During the autopsy, she was positively identified, but the manner and cause of death have not yet been released.

Police are continuing to investigate her death, but they say there is no danger to the public.

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As is almost always the case, if you know something that can help the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit with their investigation, you can always anonymously leave a tip HERE

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