FRANKLIN COUNTY — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office released the name Monday of the woman who was found dead Saturday in rural Zeigler.

Sheriff David Bartoni identified the woman as 30-year-old Brandy N. Hughes of Zeigler.

Individuals riding an all-terrain vehicle Saturday found Hughes body. Authorities were notified and Hughes was transported to the Herrin Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

An autopsy was performed on Hughes’ body yesterday. Results have not been released at this time.

The sheriff says the investigation continues.