Jacqueline Marie Borja Schmitz, 5/6/2009

MODESTO -- Name: Modesto resident Jacqueline Marie Borja Schmitz

Synopsis: Schmitz, 29, was found strangled in her downtown Modesto apartment May 6. She lived in the 700 block of 18th Street, just north of G Street. On May 27, police arrested one of the apartment complex's tenants in her death. Albert Lee Talley, 36, already was in custody at the jail after pleading guilty in a May 7 carjacking in Modesto. Detectives are looking for Shellie Morris, 35, for questioning as a potential witness in the investigation. Morris is believed to be a transient who frequents downtown Modesto, the Tuolumne River area and Modesto city parks.

Motivation: Unknown

Suspect: Albert Lee Talley

Detectives ask anyone with information about this case or Morris’ whereabouts to call Modesto police at 572-9500. Tipsters can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 521-4636. Tipsters can also e-mail tips through the Crime Stoppers Web site, www. modestopolice.com/CrimeStoppers, or text tips to CRIMES (274637) by typing “Tip704” plus the message. Callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for a cash reward.

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