Central Falls woman found dead in Pawtucket: six arrested

CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. — Six people are facing charges following the discovery of a woman’s body that police believe was moved after her death.

The victim, identified as 24-year-old Erica Bader, was found Monday in a wooded area of Pawtucket. Investigators later determined the death occurred at a home on Central Street in Central Falls.

Police say a joint investigation between Pawtucket and Central Falls detectives led to the arrests of six individuals, all from Central Falls, who are accused of failing to report a death:

• Stephanie Bletzer, 37

• Joshua Brunelle Arnold, 34

• Andrew Cornell, 28

• Elizabeth Durand, 40

• Christopher Kordalewski, 22

• Brittney Terpening, 34

Terpening is also charged with domestic felony assault.

Authorities have not released details about how Bader died, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Central Falls Police at (401) 727-7411 or the anonymous tip line at (401) 727-7420.

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