NYC woman visiting mom in Massachusetts found slain in woods

(AP) — A New York City woman who disappeared on a walk while visiting her mother in Massachusetts was found slain in the woods, investigators said Monday.

Marcotte, a graduate of Boston University, worked for Google, and the company released a statement Monday expressing shock.

"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 love of Boston sports," the company said.