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Murder investigation: Boston police identify, interview woman

BOSTON — Boston police have interviewed a woman they were looking for in relation to a death investigation in Boston.

BACKGROUND

On Wednesday, June 15, officers were called to Princeton Street in East Boston, where they found 18-year-old Blanca Lainez suffering from traumatic injuries. Lainez was pronounced dead at the scene.

“She was the baby. It's so sad you can never imagine it would happen to her. She didn't get a chance to live. She is the baby of the family,” Blanca’s sister Dora said.

A month later, on July 10, 16-year-old Jose Alejando Hernandez was arrested and charged with murder.

“We heard comments that they had a relation,” Dora said.

FEMALE IDENTIFIED

Thursday, Boston Police released photos and video footage of a woman they said they were looking to identify in relation to the investigation. Around 3:30 p.m. they told FOX25 the woman had been identified and interviewed.

Anyone with information is urged to contact investigators at (617) 343-4470.