Local Woman Found Dead in Newton County, Two Arrested for Murder in Shocking Case

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Newton County investigators arrested two suspects on murder charges following the discovery of Irma Valdez's body, who had been reported missing from Conyers on Monday. The 46-year-old was found in a wooded area in Covington two days later, leading to the arrest of 31-year-old Jose Sermeno and 27-year-old Katerin Abrego, both from Covington. The suspects face multiple charges, including malice murder and concealing the death of another, with preliminary findings indicating that Valdez was acquainted with them.