By Jennifer D. Jordan
SWANSEA, Mass. -- The town's police, the Massachusetts State Police and the Bristol County District Attorney's Office are investigating the death of a 51-year-old Swansea woman they say was probably the victim of a homicide.
Lisa Mello, of 500 Ocean Grove Ave., was discovered inside her home Saturday morning after the Swansea police received a 911 call about 5:35 a.m., according to Gregg Miliote, communications director for the Bristol County District Attorney.
The Massachusetts State Police and the district attorney's office were notified and began their investigation. No further details about the case were released Saturday.
The Massachusetts Medical Examiner's Office will perform an autopsy.