BEAUFORT COUNTY, NC. (THECOUNT) — A woman was found dead inside a Beaufort County home on Saturday.

The woman, who was not immediately identified, was found deceased inside of the Washington residence Saturday.

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According to reports, police responded to a welfare check at 1117 State Highway 171, in Washington. When they arrived, the deceased woman was located.

A cause of death was not provided.

The investigation into the deadly incident is ongoing.

Foul play is suspected, according to officials.

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Geo quick facts: Beaufort County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 47,759. Its county seat is Washington. The county was founded in 1705 as Pamptecough Precinct – Wikipedia.