Student's body found on Winter Haven hiking trail

Police search for clues in death of Alicia Barnett

Alicia Barnett.

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Investigators are trying to find out who killed a high school student whose body was found along a hiking trail in Central Florida.

Winter Haven police say injuries on 18-year-old Alicia Barnett's body indicate she was killed. Her body was found Monday along the Chain of Lakes Trail.

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The teen attended New Beginnings, a charter school for students who had problems in traditional schools.

Police said they were following up on several leads, but no arrests have been made. 

Barnett's friends will hold a vigil Tuesday at her school.

Anyone with information about Barnett's death is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 800-226-8477.

Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.


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