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Woman’s body discovered in southwest valley

The body of a woman was found in a desert area of the southwest valley Sunday morning.

A neighbor walking her dogs discovered the body near the inter­section of Hualapai Way and Patrick Lane about 9:40 a.m., according to Las Vegas police.

Homicide detectives responded to the scene but signs of foul play were not found.

The woman's name was not released.

The Clark County coroner's office will determine how the woman died.

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