The body of Washington DC resident Helen Johnstone was found June 4, 2008 by actress Lynda Carter.
Carter was rowing on the Potomac River and discovered the body floating face down. She did not have a cell phone at the time, so she yelled for nearby fishermen to call 911.
Cause of Death
No official cause of death has been determined, but medical examiners believe Johnstone might have committed suicide.Washington Post: Suicide Suspected in Death of Woman Found in River (June 7, 2008)
The medical examiner believes the probable cause of death is drowning.Washington Post: Suicide Suspected in Death of Woman Found in River (June 7, 2008)
