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Deer hunter finds VA woman's body in creek in Clinch Community, deputies say

The Hawkins County Sheriff's Office is investigating the homicide, and has identified a person of interest.

The Hawkins County Sheriff's Office and the TBI are investigating after a deer hunter located human remains in a creek in the Clinch Community on East Pumpkin Valley.

On Nov. 24, 2017 at approximately 1 p.m., investigators said they were called to the scene and found a badly decomposed female. She has been identified as Callie Mahayla Ison, 26, of Big Stone Gap, Virginia.

ORIGINAL STORY: Deer hunter finds woman's body in Hawkins County

The cause of death has been ruled a homicide.

The Hawkins County Sheriff's Office said this is "a very active and ongoing homicide investigation, with all leads being vigorously pursued." According to investigators, a person of interest has been developed.

Anyone with information concerning this case is asked to call the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office 423-272-4848 or Central Dispatch 423-272-7121.

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