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Bedford woman killed, partner charged with murder in York, Maine

YORK, Maine — A 35-year-old Bedford woman was killed, and her partner charged with murder Friday in York, Maine, Maine State Police announced.

That woman has been identified as Rhonda Pattelena, 35. She was found dead when police were called to Short Sands Beach in York for report of a man assaulting a woman just before 4 p.m. Friday.

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When police arrived, Pattenlena was found dead behind a rock. The suspect identified was her partner, 33-year-old Jeffrey Buchannan of Bedford; he has been charged with murder. Buchannan and Pattelena were domestic partners and had one child together, police said.

Buchannan is being held in York County Jail. Maine State Police are continuing to investigate.