Plea Entered on the Case of Hollister Woman - Central Coast News KION/KCBA

HOLLISTER, Calif- Police say that the body found in the home of suspect David Quiroz has been positively identified as Heather Alaina Carroll.

The 25-year-old mom died of blunt force trauma and strangulation, said police. However, the final cause of death is still pending as they wait for the results of a toxicology examination.

Quiroz was arraigned Tuesday afternoon.

He entered a plea of not guilty.