Body found in Safeway parking lot identified as missing woman

UPDATE: The body located inside a car at a Soquel Safeway has been identified as 74-year-old Julianne Zimmerman, a woman reported missing.

A coroner’s investigation is underway; however, nothing looks suspicious at this point.

Officials thank everyone for sharing and helping out in the search.

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A body was found inside a car at the Safeway parking lot on 41st Avenue in Soquel, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office.

Officials with the Sheriff’s Office said the body was discovered around 4 p.m. and they do not suspect any foul play. They did confirm that the body had been there for some time, but did not specify how long.

The Coroner’s Office is working to identify the body and contact family.