Police identify West Valley woman whose death is 'suspicious'

Salt Lake police have identified a woman whose death is being called "suspicious." Her body was found Monday near 1715 W. 200 South.

Salt Lake police have identified a woman whose death is being called "suspicious." Her body was found Monday near 1715 W. 200 South. (Scott G Winterton, Deseret News)


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SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake police have identified a woman whose death is being called "suspicious."

The body of Destiny Avina Chismar, 20, of West Valley City, was found near 1715 W. 200 South about 6:20 p.m. Monday.

"Due to the circumstances on scene," an incident commander was called and the department's homicide unit is investigating the death, according to a statement from the police department.

Police have not said what those circumstances were, but believe based on their investigation that there does not appear to be any outstanding danger to the public.

Anyone with information about Chismar's death is asked to call police at 801-799-3000.

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