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Police looking for 'persons of interest' after woman found dead in southern Utah vacation home

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WASHINGTON CITY, Utah — A woman was found dead in a vacation rental home on Sunday, and police are investigating her death as "suspicious."

Washington City Police said the victim was found around 11:45 a.m. by cleaners at a home near 1200 N. Bello Alley.

Officers responded and found the victim lying on the floor with "apparent stab wounds." They confirmed that she was dead, and said they believe she died "under suspicious circumstances."

Police gave an update Monday saying the victim was 47 years old. She had traveled to Washington City from California and had been staying at the rental for three days before her body was found.

Investigators have identified two "persons of interest" who reportedly fled the scene in the victim's rented vehicle. The vehicle has been found, but the two people are still at large. However, police say they do not believe they pose a threat to the public.

The name of the victim and the names of the two potential suspects are not being released as police say they are pursuing "active leads" in the investigation.