McLean Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are investigating a homicide that occurred in the parking lot of Difficult Run Park in the 8800 block of Georgetown Pike in Great Falls.

On August 17 at 6:43 a.m., officers responded to the park for the report of an unconscious woman lying in the parking lot near a 2011 Honda Civic. Officers arrived and located Carmen Lizet Puch, 42, of Reston, with trauma to the upper body.  She was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Homicide and Crime Scene detectives responded to assume the investigation. They determined the 2011 Honda Civic was registered to the victim. Detectives are working diligently to process evidence and identify a suspect. An autopsy will be conducted by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine the victim’s cause and manner of death.

Detectives ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call our Major Crimes Bureau through Crime Solvers at 1-866-411 TIPS (866-411-8477), or by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Tipsters can remain anonymous and are eligible for a cash reward. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.

Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure the family of the victim is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.  

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