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KPD: Victim identified after burned body found in North Knoxville

Officers and Knoxville Fire Department crews responded to the call Saturday on Watauga Avenue for a reported tire fire.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A woman's burned body was found on a property in North Knoxville late Saturday night, according to Knoxville Police. Authorities on Monday said the body belongs to Brandy Geisler, 34, from Knoxville.

Police added the cause of death has not yet been determined and the incident remains a suspicious death investigation.

Officers and Knoxville Fire Department crews responded to the call near the corner of Bruhin Road and Watauga Avenue just after 10 p.m. for a reported tire fire.

After the fire was put out, authorities found the body.

The Knoxville Police Department Violent Crimes Unit is investigating the case as a "suspicious" death.

The body was transported to the Regional Forensic Center for a full examination and autopsy.

Anyone with information is urged to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165 or online at www.easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org

Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward.

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