SAN DIEGO, California – A body found in a freezer in San Diego last month has been identified as that of Mary Margaret Haxby-Jones, 81, a white woman, police confirmed on Thursday. The discovery was made by out-of-town relatives who were visiting a home in the 4900 block of Zion Avenue on December 22. Authorities suspect that Haxby-Jones may have been missing or deceased for up to nine years. The San Diego Police Department’s homicide unit has been called in to investigate this suspicious death.
The body was found by family members, who are related to the current residents of the home and are not connected to the deceased woman. Notably, the freezer was still running when the body was discovered, adding to the unusual circumstances surrounding the case. No signs of obvious trauma were found on the body, which has prompted further investigation.
Mary Margaret Haxby-Jones is believed to have lived at the residence on Zion Avenue at some point. It remains unclear why her body was kept in the freezer for such a long period of time. While the investigation is ongoing, the police are urging anyone with information about the case to come forward and assist in their efforts. The San Diego Police Department homicide unit can be reached at (619) 531-2293, while tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
The discovery of a body in a freezer in San Diego has raised numerous questions about the circumstances surrounding this mysterious death. With authorities suspecting that the deceased woman may have been missing or deceased for an extensive period of time, investigators are now tasked with unraveling the truth behind Mary Margaret Haxby-Jones’ untimely demise. As the investigation continues, local residents and the public at large seek answers about what may have transpired within the walls of the home on Zion Avenue.