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	Julia Niswender was found dead in her apartment Dec. 11. The 23-year-old’s cause of death was found to be asphyxiation associated with drowning.

Julia Niswender death confirmed as homicide

Eastern Michigan University student Julia Niswender’s death has been ruled a homicide, according to the Ypsilanti Police Department.

Niswender was found dead in her apartment Dec. 11. The medical examiner’s final autopsy report has confirmed her death was a homicide, but toxicology results have yielded no conclusive information.

A news release said while the police department recognizes and understands the public’s interest in the investigation, a suspect has not been identified and the Ypsilanti Police detectives, Michigan State Police and Federal agencies are continuing to investigate all possible sources of information.

Anyone with additional information or tips regarding this case is asked to contact Sgt. Tom Eberts at 734-482-9878 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAKUP (773-2587).