CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. —

Five people are charged with murder, and three others face related charges in connection with the death of a Rhode Island woman found in a wooded area last month, police announced.

Erica Bader, 24, of Central Falls, was found dead in Pawtucket on Oct. 27.

Central Falls police announced Tuesday the eight arrests linked to Bader's death. Andrew Cornell, 28, Joshua Brunelle, 35, Elizabeth Durand, 41, Stephanie Bletzer, 37, and Brittney Terpening, 34, were all charged with murder, kidnapping and conspiracy. Christopher Kordalewski, 22, Joanne Miller, 26, and Cheryl Blakely, 36, were each charged with kidnapping, conspiracy and failure to report a death.

"These arrests reflect a thorough, coordinated investigation carried out with urgency by our detectives and our part

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