Julie Ulm's body was discovered Monday and the Medical Examiner has ruled her death as a homicide. Photo courtesy of 10News
Julie Ulm’s body was discovered Monday and the Medical Examiner has ruled her death as a homicide. Photo courtesy of 10News

Authorities on Wednesday released the name of a woman found slain in a Santee motel room on Memorial Day.

The body of Julie Ulm, 55, was discovered at the Rodeway Inn, 10135 Mission Gorge Road, about noon Monday, according to sheriff’s officials.

The county Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the Santee resident’s death a homicide.

“At this point in the investigation, we will not be releasing the cause (of death),” sheriff’s Lt. John Maryon said.

No suspects in the case have been identified, the lieutenant said.

— City News Service