Student's body found along hiking trail

Police search for clues in death of 18-year-old

Published On: Nov 13 2012 09:46:53 AM EST   Updated On: Nov 13 2012 11:23:25 AM EST
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. -

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 the body of Alicia Barnett, 18, 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.

  • Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.