No threat to community as unattended death investigation continues, authorities say
By Kristy Kepley-Steward
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MAGGIE VALLEY, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Maggie Valley Police Department released a statement Thursday regarding the death investigation at a Haywood County motel.
On Tuesday, Feb. 15, authorities were dispatched to the Our Place Inn in Maggie Valley in response to an “unattended death”.
In Thursday’s update, Chief of Police, Russell N. Gilliland said, “We know the public want to know more, which is why we are moving quickly to gather facts. The most professional response is to take time and thoroughly investigate this incident.”
Authorities say they do not believe there is any threat to the community in connection to the incident.
The North Carolina Bureau of Investigation was on the scene Tuesday assisting with the investigation.
The phrase “unattended death” refers to a death in which the body is not found for days, weeks, or in some cases, months.
At this time, authorities are not releasing any names in connection with the investigation.
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