NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio — *Editor's Note: The video in the player above is from a previous report.
A woman's body was discovered at a waste management landfill in Geneva Township on Friday. According to the company, the body came in from "one of the morning inbound loads" and authorities were contacted immediately.
The woman, who has been identified as 50-year-old Cari Smith, was found wrapped in a blanket. Police tell 3News she had been reported missing.
The manner of death is believed to be homicide, however police are still investigating. The case is being handled by the North Royalton Police Department and one person is in custody.
No formal charges have been filed at this time.
The waste management company issued the following statement this afternoon.
"We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the first responders who are assisting at the scene," said Tanisha Sanders, Director of Government Affairs and Communications. "We appreciate your patience as we investigate this incident, and encourage further questions be directed toward the authorities at this time."
This is a developing story, stay with 3News for updates as they become available.
*Editor's Note: The video in the player above is from a previous report.
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