The body of a University of Pittsburgh student killed in South Korea has been returned to her family.
Jamie Lynn Penich's body arrived at the Pittsburgh International Airport about 11:45 p.m. Sunday.
Brian and Patricia Penich, of Derry, Westmoreland County, said that they can now make funeral arrangements for their 21-year-old daughter, who was found dead March 18 in a hotel room in Seoul.
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Penich had been studying at Keimyung University in Taegu, about 150 miles from Seoul. Pitt officials said that they might hold a memorial service for the student.
Police in South Korea said that Jamie Penich died from massive chest, neck and facial injuries. She was believed to be taking a shower when she was attacked and there were no signs of rape, authorities said.
The death is being investigated as a homicide by U.S. Army investigators and South Korean police.
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