Police search for clues in death of Fla. student

Police search for clues in death of high school student found along central Fla. hiking trail

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Published On: Nov 13 2012 10:45:34 AM EST

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — Investigators are trying to find out who killed a high school student whose body was found along a hiking trail in central Florida.

Winter Haven police say injuries on 18-year-old Alicia Barnett's body indicate she was killed. Her body was found Monday along the Chain of Lakes Trail.

The Orlando Sentinel reports the teen attended New Beginnings, which is a charter school for students who had problems in traditional schools.

No further details were immediately available.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-226-8477.

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