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Suspect in beating death of woman found near river arrested in Montana

By Chris Miller,

6 hours ago

New Orleans Police say they have identified a suspect in the murder of a woman whose body was found under a riverfront wharf.

NOPD announced Tuesday that 36-year-old Courtney Cantrell is in custody in Poplar, Montana, where Fort Peck Tribal Police arrested him.

"A hearing is scheduled to accomplish the extradition process, which will involve transferring custody of Courtney Cantrell from the Tribal Police to State of Montana authorities, and then to New Orleans Police," said NOPD.

Police say Cantrell beat and strangled 45-year-old Patricia Fitzgerald. Her body was found under the wharf near the Mississippi River and Esplanade Ave.

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