Victim of 'brutal homicide' in Midvale massage business identified - KUTV 2News

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MIDVALE, Utah (KUTV) — Authorities on Monday identified a 45-year-old woman who was found deceased in a Midvale massage parlor on Jan. 4.

The death, which was previously called suspicious, was now being investigated as a homicide, according to the Unified Police Department.

"During the investigation, detectives are identifying Yuping Jiao, a 45-year-old female, as the victim of this brutal homicide," according to a UPD statement. "Detectives are still actively seeking any tips related to the victim or business."

Officers responded Thursday to a report of a suspicious death at A+ Massage on Midvale's State Street.

According to UPD spokeswoman Sgt. Aymee Race, a caller reported Thursday that someone "was hurt on the premises."

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It wasn't clear who made the call.

At least two people have been interviewed, though no information regarding arrests has been released. Investigators brought in a Mandarin translator to interview two people who speak the language.

Details on how Yuping died were not disclosed.

Police did not say if a suspect has been identified, and no arrests have been reported in the case.

UPD later confirmed to 2News' Brian Schnee that Yuping was an employee at A+ Massage.

Police urged anyone with information about Yuping's death to contact dispatchers at 801-840-4000. Tips can be submitted anonymously, according to UPD.


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