The body of an 18-year-old female was found in an open lot along Gem Road, Kingston 13, on Sunday, with her hands bound with cloth, and head wrapped in masking tape.

The body has been identified as that of Sashana Parish, 18, of McDonald Lane, Kingston 13.

Reports from the Constabulary Communication Network are that about 12:30 p.m., police were alerted by residents of Gem Road, after they came upon the woman's lifeless body in an open lot.

Close examination of the body by investigators on the crime scene, revealed injuries to the left side of the face which was also wrapped with masking tape.

The hands were also bound with a piece of cloth. The crime scene was processed and the body removed to the morgue for post mortem.

The Admiral Town police are investigating the matter.