Missing Woman From Rockville Found Dead in D.C.; Investigated as Homicide UPDATED

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Montgomery County police say they are investigating the disappearance and death of artist Azin Naimi as a homicide. They say they have someone in custody and will release the name on Wednesday. [UPDATED; see below.]

Naimi was reported missing by her mother, at whose home she had been staying, early Monday morning and that afternoon she was found dead in the 300 block of Farragut Street in N.W., Washington, D.C. Police said that Naimi had a studio on Nebel Street that may become a crime scene.

According to police on Tuesday night:

The circumstances that led to Azin Naimi’s death are still under investigation. The preliminary findings from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Washington, D.C. ruled the manner of death to be homicide.

Detectives developed a suspect who is currently in custody and being interviewed. He has not yet been charged. His name will be released [Wednesday]. The victim and the suspect knew of one another. This was not a stranger-related crime.

Anyone who has information about the death of Azin Naimi is asked to call Montgomery County police at 240-773-5070.

UPDATE: Police have brought charges:

Last night Raymond L. Williams, age 35, from the 11100 block of Dewey Road in Kensington was charged with first-degree murder. He is being held without bond at the Montgomery County Detention Center. He is expected to have his bond hearing today at 1:00 p.m.

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