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Newton County deputies find missing 28-year-old woman dead

The sheriff's office confirmed the discovery late Monday to 12News.

NEWTON — Deputies in Newton County have found the body of a woman who was reported missing Sunday morning.

Ashley Southern, 28, was last spotted alive at about 9:30 a.m. Sunday on security video from a camera at a business on County Road 4213 at Indian Lake near the southern Newton County line, according to Sheriff Billy Rowles.

Southern appeared to be "very impaired" in the video, Rowles said. Rowles previously told 12News foul play was not suspected.

Investigators haven't said how they believe she died.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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