Autopsy Results to Determine Whether Body is Silver Springs Woman

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Posted: 2:10 PM Sep 2, 2010 Autopsy Results to Determine Whether Body is Silver Springs Woman Autopsy results may be available Thursday regarding the identity of a body found in California Tuesday.

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LYON COUNTY, NV - Autopsy results may be available Thursday regarding the identity of a body found in California Tuesday. Lyon County sheriff's investigators believe it's that of 73-year-old Peggy Herlacher.

The Silver Springs woman disappeared in July, after her grandson, James Masterson, visited her. He was arrested shortly after in Sacramento, with her car, credit cards and jewelry. Police say he hasn't been helpful during questioning.

The body was found wrapped in plastic in the backyard of a family member near Modesto. That's after an intensive search of the desert in Lyon County.

The autopsy is also expected to reveal how the woman died.

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Posted by: Debbie Location: Fernley on Sep 2, 2010 at 03:04 AM

Peggy was a very dear lady. I just don't know why anyone would want to hurt her. Now she is in a place where there is no more hurt. She will be missed.

Posted by: yeah Location: yup on Sep 1, 2010 at 09:23 PM

give this guy to me. i'll dismember every part of his body and see how he enjoys death!

Posted by: Linda Location: Silver Springs, NV on Sep 1, 2010 at 07:53 AM

What a horrific ordeal for the family and freinds of Peggy to live with. What makes people think it is OK to mistreat others especially your grandmother? My thoughts and Prayers go out to the family---God Bless.

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