VALLEJO, Calif. - A growing memorial stood outside a Vallejo home Wednesday, where police discovered the body of a missing woman hidden inside a detached unit in the backyard.

"She was concealed in a space that led to the attic," said Vallejo police Sgt. Rashad Hollis.

Disturbing details of woman's death

What we know:

The victim, identified as Renia Lewis, 28, had been dismembered and left in the outbuilding near 14th Street and Starr Avenue, family members told KTVU.

"This was a horrific, horrific crime. Not only did this bring pain to the family, it brought pain to the community," Hollis said.

Neighbors said they were in shock after news of the young woman's death spread.

Well-wishers dropped off flowers in memory of Lewis, who had been the focus of an intense search and an E

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