of 27-year-old vanessa marcotte in a wooded area about a half mile from her mother's princeton, massachusetts home. marcotte worked as an account manager for google here in new york city and was visiting family in the area. she went for a walk around 1 p.m. sunday and vanished. >> the investigation has focused on a timeframe when vanessa went out for a walk on brooke station road and when her body was found. that timeframe is between the >> reporter: police so far won't say how marcotte died. an autopsy is underway. they also don't know if the crime is random. so they are warning people who live in the area to be cautious and vigilant. >> if you've seen anything in the past 24 hours that appeared suspicious or out of the ordinary, please contact us. >> tonight this statement from an account executive. vanessa marcotte was a much loved member of the google team working in our new york office for the last year and a half and known for her ubiquitous smile, passion for volunteer work, and her love for boston sports. back here in chelsea, new information tonight from a source close to investigati

police in massachusetts now warning residents to be cautious. >> we do believe this is a homicide. we cannot tell whether or not it asking the residents of princeton and surrounding areas to be vigilant. >> it is important to note this evening that investigators in massachusetts acknowledge that there are some similarities in this case, in the vetrano case in queens. last week the young woman killed in howard beach. they say at this point in time there is no reason and nothing to suggest that the two cases are connected. in chelsea, sandra bookman, channel 7 eyewitness news. >> we'll have more on that howard beach murder in a second. >>> want to tell you that eyewitness news reporter jim dolan right now headed to princeton, massachusetts. his reports there begin on eyewitness news tonight at 11:00. we'll also have any updates immediately on our social media sites and our website, abc7ny. >>> now to the howard beach crime. in less than an hour, the nypd, community leaders, and elected officials will meet with residents in the queens was found murdered. karina vetrano's parents meeting with detectives at a police command post today. tonight the cops

now, detectives say vanessa left her mother's house in princeton, massachusetts yesterday around 1:00 in the afternoon. hours later when she hadn't returned, her family reported her missing around 8:20 last night and dogs found her body in a wooded area a half mile from her mother's home. >> i must stress that we do not know if this -- we do not know if this was a random act. we're asking the residents of caution. >> now, police are asking anyone in that area, if they saw something, somewhat suspicious to let them know. they're being tight lit about what they found. an autopsy is underway. they won't say how -- they won't say how they believe that young woman died. it's similar to a case in queens where karin dead last week. apparently strangled, but detectives in massachusetts are saying at this point, that there appears to be no connection between the 2 stories. between the 2 cases. we'll have much more coming up next on eyewitness news at 5:00. live in chelsea, i'm sandra bookman, channel 7 eyewitness news. >>> more on -- jim doland is headed to princeton, massachusetts as reports

>>reporter: the manhunt now intensifying in the small town of princeton, massachusetts, about 50 miles west her mother over the weekend. investigators say she had gone out for a jog in the afternoon along a tree-lined route. when she didn't return home, her mom called police. her body found sunday evening in woods a half mile from her mother's home and there are reports that she was naked with burns on her hands and feet and signs of sexual assault. >> please use an abundance of caution. we don't know if this is a random act. we're asking you to be very hunt for her killer, while here in new york some women say they're now more cautious when running alone. >> new york city is typically safe if you live in manhattan, but you never know with these things. so i tend to be a little bit more careful. >>reporter: just five days before marcot's death, 30-year- old jogger karina vetrano was killed in howard beach, queens where detectives are still trying to find a suspect is. at a community meeting there last night, police say they don't believe the cases are connected. >> with that said, we w

princeton, massachusetts is a remote rural town where the trees grow up right along the road and for miles either side. they don't have much crime out here, so what happened last violent crime to find a violent killer. >> it's really horrifying because princeton is a lovely quiet town. so for this to happen we're all really shocked and disturbed. >> reporter: 27-year-old vanessa marcotte lived in new york city. she was living out her dream by living in a big city but was visiting her mother in this princeton home over the weekend. she left the house yesterday afternoon to go for a walk but didn't return. police k-9 units found her naked last night. abc affiliate wcbd tv reporting her hands and feet were burned. >> preliminary review of the body has led detectives to believe this is a homicide investigation. >> reporter: marcotte worked as an account executive for google in new york city. the company released a statement today that said vanessa marcotte was a much loved member of the google team, working in our new york office for the last year and a half and known for her residents a

>>reporter: the small town of princeton, massachusetts, about swarming with detectives. it's where vanessa mercot was visiting her mother over the weekend. the young woman had gone out for a jog along a tree-lined route, and when she didn't return, her mom called police. her body was found sunday evening in woods off of the road about a half mile from her mother's house. there are reports that she was naked and there were burns on her hands and feet and signs of sexual assault. >> we cannot tell whether or not it was a random act at this point, so we're asking the residents of princeton and the vigilant. >>reporter: mercot's murder happening just five days after 30-year-old jogger karina vetrano was killed in howard beach. police in queens still hunting for her killer. in a packed community meeting last night investigators said they don't believe the cases are connected. >> with that said, we are going to continue to share notes and compare evidence as both cases progress. >>reporter: but the similarities have rattled many new yorkers. >> as a young woman, you feel the n

abc's linsey davis is on the scene in princeton, massachusetts. this morning, authorities are asking the public for help to catch the person who murdered 27 year old vanessa marcotte joseph d. early/worcester county da we want to ask anyone that was in the vicinity from 1 to 4 on sunday that may have been walking seen the woman walking may have been driving by at that time, please call the tip line. nats bells the google executive's murder, the first homicide in princeton, massachusetts - in decades. i as a parent am hoping that it was a crime of passion and we dont have to worry about someone on the streets. marcotte, a resident of new york city, disappeared in broad daylight sunday- after going for a jog near her mother's home. 7 hours later a police k9 unit found her remains in a wooded area. sources tell abc news there were signs that marcotte was sexually assaulted, though a final autopsy report is pending. don't know if this was a random act authorities are also addressing speculation that marcotte's murder could be tied to another high prof

one of the important elements that you want to look at here is the amount of area between princeton, massachusetts queens, new york. that is a 200 mile stretch. the question is would somebody commit a crime in queens and then drive up to massachusetts or vice versa. there is a five day difference between the two murders and it is possible that somebody can to that. and the other element that mention is the fact that dna was found on the body of the woman who was found in queens. i am talking about den din that did not belong to her. and police were able to get a dna sample from someone else that had access to the cell phone and other personal items. but the problem is, that dna is not coming back from the database as a match. and they are asking people to come in and submit a sample of your dna. that's the only evidence they have. >> and the question is whether or not had they anyhow each other or in a social circle and we haven't found a connection or at least not reported yet. what profile are you looking at, rod when you are looking for who attacked the women. they had no enemies and when you a

are looking into every possibility but at this point they are very much focused here in princeton, massachusetts. >>> the tip line number is (508)453-7589 and you can call in anonymously. we've put the number on the website. and we'll be updating as soon as we get new information. >>> and breaking on the campaign trail. >> donald trump under scrutiny. >> some believe that he suggested that hillary clinton could be assassinated for her pick of supreme court judges if elected >> hillary wants to semi-ly abolish the second amendment. and if she gets to pick, if she gets to pick her judges, nothing you can do, folks. although the second amendment people -- may be there is, i don't know. >> the clinton campaign is responding with this. this is simple. what trump is saying is dangerous. a person seeking to be the president of the united states anyway, unquote. >> shortly after the trump campaign said it's the power of unification. second amendment people are unified and they have political power. they will be voting in record numbers and it won't be for hillary clinton. it will be for donald trump. >>

are looking into every possibility but at this point they are very much focused here in princeton, massachusetts.

abc's linsey davis is on the scene in princeton, massachusetts and reports for us this afternoon. authorities are asking the public for help to catch the person who murdered 27 year old vanessa marcotte joseph d. early/worcester county da we want to ask anyone that was in the vicinity from 1 to 4 on sunday that may have been walking seen the woman walking may have been driving by at that time, please call the tip line. nats bells the google executive's murder, the first homicide in p mos: it's a horrible thing. i as a parent am hoping that it was a crime of passion and we dont have to worry about someone on the streets. marcotte, a resident of new york city, disappeared in broad daylight sunday- after going for a jog near her mother's home. 7 hours later a police k9 unit found her remains in a wooded area. sources tell abc news there were signs that marcotte was sexually assaulted, though a joseph d. early/worcester county da we do believe it was a homicide...we don't know if this was a random act authorities are also addressing speculation that marcotte's murder could be tied to

police say 27-year-old vanessa seen here visit her mother in princeton, massachusetts about she went out for a jog sunday afternoon and never returned. her body found in the woods about a half mile from her mother's home. one local report said her body had burns on it. >> this is a random act we're asking you to be very careful. right now we have an active homicide investigation going on. you can't be too careful. >> worked for google in manhattan so far no arrests have been meatdz and no is thes have been identified. police say there's nothing at this point that to the murder in queens. >> all righty delta airline as warning travelers that its schedule is not back to normal until tomorrow. s it is planning on handing out refunds and vouchers today. airline forced to cancel 700 flights and delay another 2600 yesterday after the computer system crashed worldwide thousands of frustrated travelers were delayed hours some had to sleep at the airport. some planes grounded for six >> it was -- it was outrage arous. it's just you know like eight, nine hours now. >> we were at the gate for p

state police assigned to the worcester >> anchor: a murder history gripping the town the princeton massachusetts. vanessa americault was found in the woods. she was out jogging or walking when she was murdered. >> anchor: sources say her hands and feet were burned. we have team 7 coverage. begin with brandon gunnoe live in princeton. >> reporter: kim and adam, this is the first time in 3 decades there has been a murder in this community. and with no is still on the run. police are canvassing the small town of princeton after vanessa americault was found brutally murdered. >> stuff doesn't happen in princeton. we were shocked. >> reporter: there were burns to her hands head and feet. >> we are asking the residents of princeton to use an abundance >> reporter: graduate with honors from bu. she worked for google as an account murder. google released this statement. and known for her ubiquitous smile. and a love of boston sports. we are shocked and saddened and our thought its are with family and friends. the da she's been at princeton for a few days. and gone for a yesterday afternoon. then at 8:30

people living in princeton massachusetts remain on edge as police search for a killer. 27 year old vanessa marcotte -- a google account manager -- went for a jog on sunday and never came back. police found her body attorney joseph d. early jr we do not know, if this was a random act. we are asking the residents of princeton and the surrounding area to use an abundance of caution. we're asking the public to be careful police sources tell abc news, investigators are looking into signs of sexual assault. this is the second high profile case in less than a week involving a young woman murdered while going out for a jog in broad daylight. one week ago karina vetrano's body was found by her a jogging trail near her parent's home in queens new your voice.. your vote in the race for the white house. donald trump has been stumping in north carolina.. while a new national poll shows hillary clinton's lead widening. abc's karen travers has more on today's developments. donald trump blasting hillary clinton in north carolina. trump sot: hillary wants to abolish, essentially abolish the second amendmen

was found dead after she had gone for a jog on sunday afternoon near her mother's home in princeton, massachusetts. police have been searching for clues in a wooded area they're now focused on a narrow timeline of 1 to 3:00 p.m. on that day, looking into cars that might have been parked on brook they reiterated the killer might be injured. >> evidence and information that we have in this case, again, leads us to believe that there was a struggle between vanessa and her assailant that led to scratches, cuts, scrapes, and/or bruises. >> we really want people to pay attention to that. there are hundreds of tips, and they are hoping this generates >> natalie pasquarella in the newsroom. >>> the queens jogger, hoping a bigger cash reward will find her killer. they're offering $100,000. a go fund me page set up by her father has raised $200,000 in the last 36 hours. the woman's body was found last week near her howard beach home, and she was sexually assaulted and strangled. >>> a climate of hate. that's what some are blaming for two rabbis in rockland county. local and state lawmakers are getting invol

vanessa markot disappeared in princeton, massachusetts, working for goggle in new york but she was visiting her mother. her body was fund a half my away from her -- found a half mile away from her mom's house. the police don't know if it was random or she was targeted. york city. >>> and looking for a job with high-paying benefits? the federal administration is hiring. the faa is looking to hire 1400 entry level air traffic controllers. the job requirements are easy. you need three years of steady employment and a bachelor's degree. the median salary is more than $120,000. the faa is accepting applications through next monday. and let's check the forecast with somara. >>> and let's do it. okay, we have -- and it's dry as you head out of the door this morning and not worried about wet weather. and that changes, though. the culprit, an area of low pressure into the gulf. all you need to know is that we get air moving in a counterclockwise circulation and that is going to take the west moisture from the gulf and spew it from south to north, meaning here in northeast ohio, we're going to reap t

body of the 27-year-old have a ness is a marcott was found on sunday in a wooded area near princeton, massachusetts. after she went out for a run and didn't come home. investigators are not sure if she was targeted. >> we don't know if it is a random act as we cannot speak to it right now. but again we're asking the citizens to use abundance of caution in regards to this. >> police set up a tipline for people in the area asking for anyone that may have seen >>> and in queens, there's a $20,000 reward offered for the death of katrina cortano who died while also running alone in howard beach. the two similar murders have many thinking twice about running alone. cbs2 tracee carrasco went to find out about self-defense techniques every woman should know to stay safe. >> reporter: for runners like stephanie gelenski is it time to decompress. >> i run to think things through. >> reporter: but this is not a time to let your guard down. in fact you must be even more alert as the two recent murders of the female joggers and their grim reminders that anything could happen any time and anywhere. and women, th

she's a google account executive who lived in new york city but had been back home in princeton, massachusetts, visiting her mother. princeton is just north of wooster, mass, 50 sunday vanessa went for a jog but never came home. she was reported missing. after a massive search, police and state troopers found vanessa's body just a half mile away from her mother's house. and we said police say she was found naked and burned. less than 24 hours into the investigation, detectives still trying to determine who would do this and why. >> we do not know if this was a random act. we are asking the residents of to use an abundance of caution. we're asking the public to be careful and vigilant. >> reporter: a spokesperson at marcotte's employer, google, issued a statement saying, "vanessa marcotte was a much-loved member of our google team working in the new york office the last year and a half. she was known for her smile, passion for volunteer work, and love of boston sports. we're deeply shocked and saddened, and our thoughts are with her family and friends. session portion of a news conference, repo

27-year-old vanessa marcotte's 27-year-old vanessa marcotte's was visiting her mother in princeton, massachusetts and went on a run...but never came back. authorities say her body was found sunday night in some woods just off the road about a half mile from her mother's house. police say her death appears to be a homicide. authorities are telling residents in san bernardino county that they may want to evacuate as firefighters battle the latest big wildfire. hundreds of firefighters have been battling flames that spread across nearly 10 square miles on the nor mountain range east of los angeles. plumes of smoke have been rolling all the way across the mojave desert to las vegas. and parts of mexico bracing for the worst as tropical storm javier hits the country. mexican authorities have evacuated people from low-lying areas near the resort city of cabo san lucas. the storm is expected to bring heavy rains and high winds to the region through wednesday toss to rob today but the high is now farther to the east and we start getting warmer and more humid. a weak disturbance to our south may throw us

in addition please are looking for leads in a separate case in princeton, massachusetts. a 27-year-old google play was murdered while jogging just days after karina. the nypd set at a community meeting last week that they do not think murders are connected. they are comparing notes with massachusetts pleats are not closing the door completely on that. it's important because it's been reported that police in massachusetts have a dna sample of the killer in that case and are currently testing it. the clues are massachusetts lead to a result of maybe finding karina's killer? we don't know right now. >> do these these rewards ever were? >> first with the reward is difficult to collect because usually when the police get an arrest there's a bunch of factors coming through such a somebody saying i know guy. but it's a good thing to have people be encouraged to bring tips in. is something positive for the community to put their resources and efforts inches maybe it will will lead to something, you can't rule that out. >> as sergio and i continue to chase harlem's rich culture we

the murdered of a woman in princeton massachusetts but police say the cases are not connected. the entire community now searching for answers in this murder mystery. >> a woman found strangled about 15 feet off the running trail. >> this killer came here and took the life of bright beautiful young girl. while she was just out enjoying herself. >> reporter: karina's father is offering $100,000 reward to find her killer and ask the public for donations to raise money. >> i am also reaching out to the country to my firefighter brothers all over the country, all over the world, firemen and the past years people have come up to me thanked me for my service, is there anything we can do, now there's something you can do. >> and his message to his daughter's killer. >> i feel sorry for you. because you will pay. you will pay here, you will pay now and you will pay for an eternity. there's no way to hide. we're going to find you. >> so far donors have raised more than $27,000 towards that >> the water park opening today for the first time since a boy died on one of its rides. people lin

we have to let all of the facts play out. >> one reason this is a big deal in princeton, massachusetts, there has not been a murder there in 30 years. >>> meanwhile tonight, new flyers posted in queens, upping the reward to catch the killer of katrina votrano to $20,000, the 30-year-old murdered as we mentioned earlier during a jog at spring creek park in howard ease concerns. police said their investigation points to an attacker. >>> now to vote 2016, did donald trump urge gunowners to take things into their own hands? if hillary clinton is elected president. or was it a call for opponents to help trump defeat clinton? different interpretations tonight of what trump said but even many republicans are saying the way the trump pointed was unwise, a bizarre day in what was a bizarre campaign. jim dolan has the latest. >> reporter: donald trump said something today some saw as incendiary. he said something some saw as shocking. and, his campaign issued disclaimers again. hillary clinton remains a vulnerable opponent but donald trump keeps losing ground as supporters worry most not about a

found murdered and badly burned last sunday, just hours after taking an afternoon jog in princeton, massachusetts, half a mile from her mother's home. authorities saying marcotte put up a fight. >> we believe that there was a struggle that may have resulted in her killer receiving involving a young woman murdered while jogging in broad daylight. karina vetrano was killed in queens, new york. >> we understand there are some similarities. nothing has been ruled out. >> reporter: in princeton tonight, loved ones and supporters gathering for a run in marcotte's honor. investigators in marcotte's case now following up on the nearly 600 tips they've received so far. tom? >> adrienne, thank you. >>> back to rio now where the historymaking olympic run continues for the world's greatest gymnast. we have a spoiler alert for you. simone biles with a record third gold medal today. the first american woman to win on the vault. and tonight on the track, where usain bolt will try to defend his crown as the world's fastest man. and take a look at the medal count. team usa continuing a dominant run in rio. here i

in princeton, massachusetts, jim dolan, channel 7 eyewitness news. >>> developing news out of the bronx where police are on the scene of a double shooting and cops tonight saying they were not the intended targets. street and grand concourse in the mount hope section. police say a 20-year-old woman and a 63-year-old man were shot when a gunman opened fire in area. they suffered nonlife-threatening injuries. so far no arrests. >>> new at 11:00, a fire in a vacant building fills the sky with lower manhattan with smoke. flames broke out around 7:30 tonight in the building on bowery street. witnesses say it happened on the roof deck of the 6th story to vote 2016. an unprecedented political diss tonight for a presidential nominee. 50 gop leaders all signing a letter, warning donald trump will put the nation's security at risk if he wins in november. that letter now overshadowing what the trump campaign had billed a major economic policy speech today in detroit. trump touted his ambitious tax cut plan. panned by many economists who decade. >>> the clinton campaign seeing a growing lead in the

she went to princeton, massachusetts to visit her mom. she left to go for a walk sunday afternoon but never came back. her body was later found in the woods. her feet and hands were reportedly burned. >> we have a horrible set of facts and circumstances now and make sure this investigation is carried out. every ground ball is run out. we have to let the police do their job now. >> google released a statement saying they are stunned by what happened, adding she was known for her smile, passion for volunteer work and love of boston sports. >>> we are learning more about the investigation into the murder of a jogger in queens. eyewitness news reporter diana rocco is live in howard beach with more. diana? >> rep police will be back out here later this morning, searching every inch of this heavily weeded area, looking for evidence. it has now been 7 days since karina vetrano was murdered here. her killer has still not been found. at a community meeting hundreds of people crowded saint helen's church. neighbors of the 30-year-old and her family

. >> reporter: residents in princeton, massachusetts, remain on edge as police search for a killer. >> we have a young woman who appears to be a murder victim. >> reporter: the victim 27-year-old vanessa marcotte went for a jog on saturday at 1:00 p.m. anticipate never came back. marcotte lived in new york city where she worked for google as an account manager. her social media pages showcase her life including photos with her mother who she was visiting in massachusetts. >> we do not know if this was a random act. we are asking the public to be careful and vigilant. >> reporter: police sources tell abc news investigators are looking into signs of sexual assault. this is the second time profile case in less than a week involving a young woman murdered while going out for a jog in broad daylight. authorities say there is nothing at this point connecting the massachusetts case with the queens. they are urging people to jog in pairs and pay attention to their surroundings. linsey davis, abc news, queens, new york. >>> for the first time we're hearing from the mother of twin girls who die

someone found the 27-year-old vanessa march cot in princeton, massachusetts. they have not ruled out random violence. they ask for people to stay vigilant. >>> if you're flying on delta airlines today, get ready for more cancellations and delays. from the computer problems we told you about yesterday. 740 flights were canceled. thousands more delayed. now delta is scrambling to rebook stranded passengers and offering them a $200 travel voucher. >>> 4:38 now. in the race for president, donald trump not getting the support of another top republican. now it's susan collins of maine. we writes in the "washington post" that trump would make the world more dangerous. that's also the opinion of 50 former national security of trump says they're to blame for the world being a mess and yesterday donald trump laid out his economic plan. >> i am proposing an across the board income tax reduction, especially for middle income americans. this will lead -- >> trump speaking yesterday in detroit. meanwhile, republicans are circulating a petition that calls on their party lead

year-old vanessa marcotte's body was discovered sunday night a half mile from her mother's nome princeton massachusettsyoung woman lived in new york city but was visiting family in massachusetts for the week. marcotte was reported missing when she didn't come back home during a run. police say she found naked with burns on her head hands and feet. this comes less than a week after karina vetrano was found killed while on a run in new york city. as for now there's no professed link between the two murders. >> protests erupting in harrisburg over an officer-involved shooting. the demonstrators took to the streets yesterday demanding justice for 20-year-old earl pinkney. authorities say pinkney was holding a knife at his mother's throat on sunday night and ignored repeated requests to put the knife down so the responding officer fired a single fatal shot. leaders in harrisburg are are asking the community to remain calm. >> it is a tragedy as to what took place last night and not only does the family of the victim cry but the whole city is crying for the young man. >> the officer who fired the shot is cur

. >> in this morning's "gma" first look, residents in princeton, massachusetts remain on edge as policea killer. >> we have a young woman who appears to be a murder victim. >> the victim, 27-year-old vanessa marcotte went for a jog on saturday at 1:00 p.m. and never came back. marcotte lived in new york city where she worked for google as an account manager. her social media pages showcase her life including photos with her mother who she was visiting in massachusetts. >> we he do not know if this was a random act. we are asking the public to be careful and to be vigilant. >> police sources tell abc news investigators are looking into signs of sexual assault. this is the second high profile case in less than a week involving a young woman murdered while going out for a jog in broad daylight. we'll tell you ho to you protect yourself on the jogging trail. with your "gma" first look i'm linsey davis abc news, new york. >> this "gma" first look is brought to you by your philadelphia tri-state cadillac dealers. introducing the first ever xt5. clean food. words you don't often hear. words we

. >> reporter: hundreds of tips are pouring in tonight in princeton, massachusetts, as a community tries to solve a gruesome murder in their rural town. >> we're still approaching this from every angle. we don't know if this was a random act. >> reporter: 27-year-old vanessa marcotte, a google employees, disappeared during an afternoon jog on sunday. her body was found less than half a mile from her mother's home. abc news hasearned investigators e looking into bus on body.ual assault and -- n anymore >> reporter: pole massacs hhusetten't ruled out a conion to theurder of karina ano, who disapared ile jo last week in new york the nypd back in vetrano's neighborhoast night,iving an update to residts desperate for answers. wve selteseveral pieces of evie from the crime e thatre being processed as we speak. >> reporter: now, two grievin families, marcotte's father told reporters that his daughter was anyone. authorities in massachusetts say they do not have a suspect. david? >> linsey davis, thank you. >>> when we come back, the big shakeup at "snl" tonight. who is leaving the show? also, t

. >> reporter: hundreds of tips are pouring in tonight in princeton, massachusetts, as a community tries to solve a gruesome murder in their rural town. >> we're still approaching this from every angle. we don't know if this was a random act. >> reporter: 27-year-old vanessa marcotte, a google employees, disappeared during an afternoon jog on sunday. her body was found less than half a mile from her mother's home. abc news has learned investigators are looking into signs of sexual assault and burns on her body. >> doors are unlocked often, but -- not anymore. >> reporter: police in massachusetts haven't ruled out a connection to the murder of karina vetrano, who disappeared while jogs last week in new york. the nypd was back in vetrano's neighborhood last night, giving an update to residents desperate for answers. >> we have selected several pieces of evidence from the crime scene that are being processed as we speak. >> reporter: now, two grieving families, marcotte's father told reporters that his daughter was not in a relationship with anyone. authorities in massachusetts say they do

. >> reporter: tonight, residents in princeton, massachusetts, are on edge. authorities are warning them to use an abundance of caution, after discovering the body of 27-year-old vanessa marcotte, who disappeared while jogging on sunday afternoon. >> we have a young woman who appears to be a murder victim. and -- you can't be too careful right now. >> reporter: marcotte was visiting her mother in massachusetts, but she lyes in new york city, where she works for went for a jog and never came back. >> we do not know if this was a random act. >> reporter: marcotte was found by a police k9 unit in a wooded area half a mile away from her mother's house. she is the second new york resident to be killed in less than a week while going out for a jog in broad daylight. on tuesday, karina vetrano's father found her body with police just off a jogging trail near her parents' home in queens, new york. message for her daughter's killer. >> i guarantee you, you will pay forever. >> reporter: authorities say there is nothing at this point connecting the massachusetts case w