Mystery as woman's dismembered body is discovered near presidential retreat

THE FBI is investigating after a woman's dismembered body was discovered near Camp David.

Hikers at Catoctin Mountain Park in Maryland found the skeletal remains on Saturday around a mile from the presidential retreat.

Officials have released images of her black jacket, handbag, red Nike sneakers and keys in an effort to identify the body.

Investigators said the woman had likely been deceased between one and six months based on her light clothing and the state of the remains.

FBI special agent Richard Ruggieri told The Washington Post on Wednesday: "It’s sad. It’s disheartening. This person has a story to tell.

"First, we need to figure out who it is to tell the story."

The woman's foot was first found around 100 yards from the rest of her remains. Her second foot and a hand remain missing.

Police say she had long, dark hair with braids.

Also found at the scene was a "love", blue turtle and El Salvador key-rings. She also carried a glitter-covered protective spray.

A cause of death has not been announced but investigators say "everything is on the table.'"

Ruggieri said his "gut" is that her death was criminal.

No abandoned car was foundat the scene and there were no reports of missing hikers in the area that matched with the remains.

The FBI said in a statement: "The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Baltimore Field Office is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying a woman whose body was found at Catoctin Mountain Park in Thurmont, Maryland, on Saturday, June 12, 2021. 

"Law Enforcement Agencies responded to the National Park Saturday afternoon after a portion of the woman’s body was discovered by hikers in the surrounding area of the Park."  

They added: "The cause of death is still pending an autopsy.  Based on the condition of the body, it is unclear how long it was there.

"The woman had long, dark hair with braids.  She was wearing a black track suit, wrist guard, and red Nike shoes.  She was also found with a Puma handbag and a set of keys containing an El Salvador keychain.

"The National Park Service is supporting the FBI during this investigation."

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