Authorities
in Braxton County
have identified the woman found dead in the Elk River
earlier this week as that of Barba Chapman.
Deputies
said the 82-year-old was found Monday at about 11 a.m. near the bridge going
into Gassaway.
An
autopsy is currently being conducted on her body by the State Medical
Examiner’s Office to determine the cause of death.
Deputies
at this point do not believe her death is suspicious.
Investigators said a family
member found Chapman’s body.
