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Updated: Tuesday, 03 Nov 2009, 10:27 AM MST
Published : Monday, 02 Nov 2009, 12:36 PM MST

Web Producer: Devon Armijo

NAVAJO, N.M. (KRQE) - A 64-year-old Roman Catholic nun was found murdered Sunday in her residence in Navajo, New Mexico.

The body of Sister Marguerite Bartz was discovered Sunday morning after she failed to show up for mass at St. Bernard Mission Church.

Few other details are known at this time.

The FBI and state police are investigating.

Authorities are actively searching for a beige 2005 Honda CRV with possible New Jersey license plate number NF24821.

If you have any information, call the FBI at 505-889-1300 or the Navajo Nation Police Dispatch at 928-871-6111.

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