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ME: Breanna Wood shot to death

Posted at 3:29 PM, Jan 04, 2017
and last updated 2017-01-04 16:29:34-05

A cause of death has been determined for the remains of a woman reported missing last October. 

Breanna Wood was reported missing by her mother on October 18th of 2016. 

Police discovered the remains of her body on a property South of Bluntzer near County Road 666 Tuesday morning. 

Police say a Nueces County Jail inmate told them he was paid to dispose of the body and led them to her remains. 

The inmate is jailed on unrelated charges. 

A medical examiner has determined Breanna Wood was killed by gunfire. 

Police have confirmed they are now investigating the case as a homicide. 

This is a developing story. Action 10 will continue to bring you more updates as we receive them. 

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