Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Death in Powell not related to escaped convict

Powell police are investigating the death of a woman who was found in a Powell home Monday morning.

Contrary to rumors circulating around town, the incident is in no way related to the Monday arrest of an Arizona prison escapee in Meeteetse, said police chief Tim Feathers.

Kristina Gevara, 26, was found dead in a Bent Street home Monday morning, according to Park County Coroner Tim Power.

An autopsy was performed Tuesday to determine the cause of death, but no results were available Tuesday afternoon.

A final report may not be available until toxicology reports are complete, which could take up to three weeks, Power said.

The case is under investigation.

You can read more about the story in Thursday’s Powell Tribune.