Body of Missing Woman Found in Parking Lot

TV news stations are reporting that a body was found this afternoon in the parking lot for Dunkin Donuts and Staples on Mystic Avenue in Medford.

– Allison Goldsberry

Story Updated 6:00PM Friday, November 30, 2007

Fox 25 and Channel 7 News are reporting the body of a missing Salem, MA, woman was found this afternoon in a parking lot on Mystic Avenue.

The body was found in a white minivan in the parking lot of Staples and Dunkin Donuts and is believed to be that of Traci McGovern, a 33-year-old mother of two who was reported missing on Monday.

According to Channel 7, the Middlesex District Attorney’s office does not believe foul play was involved though they are awaiting autopsy results to determine the official cause of death.

Medford Police Lt. Paul Covino confirmed Friday the body of an unidentified woman was found yesterday afternoon in a white minivan in the parking lot around 2PM. According to Covino, the District Attorney is still trying to identify the woman and determine the official cause of death.

The DA’s office said they are still waiting to identify the victim and determine a cause of death. At this time they do not believe foul play is involved.