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KC police seek clues in death of teen girl

December 31, 2014 12:28 PM

Kansas City police on Wednesday identified a 16-year-old Kansas City girl as the person found dead on Dec. 21 in east Kansas City.

The body of Deleisha Kelley was found near an abandoned building in the 3600 block of E. 24th Street, according to police.

The cause of her death has not yet been determined and detectives are continuing to investigate. Police ask anyone with information that could help in the investigation to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.

Tony Rizzo, trizzo@kcstar.com

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