New info released in murder of UNC-Charlotte student

CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C.

/*Ira Yarmolenko*/, 20, was found dead ten days ago on the banks of the /*Catawba River*/ in Mount Holly.

Authorities say she died from asphyxiation.

Police revealed that in the two-hour period before her body was found, Yarmolenko stopped at a /*Goodwill*/ store.

Police also say both front doors of her car were open when her body was found.

Mount Holly Police haven't said whether they have a suspect or motive for the murder.

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