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Young Mother’s Body Found in Northern California Forest; Partner Arrested

The 25-year-old Watsonville woman was the subject of a search after police had a confrontation with her partner, who threatened their daughter.
Young Mother’s Body Found in Northern California Forest; Partner Arrested
Joshua Gonzalez (L) and Lizbeth Arceo Sedano, both of Watsonville, Calif. Watsonville Police Department
Jill McLaughlin
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Detectives are investigating the death of a 25-year-old mother after finding her remains in a remote, forested area near Rattlesnake Gulch Aug. 4 in unincorporated Santa Cruz County, California.

Watsonville police alerted the public Saturday of their concerns over Lizbeth Arceo Sedano, of Watsonville after a confrontation with her partner, Joshua Gonzalez, 25, also of Watsonville.

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