KOLLAM: A woman was found dead at her rented house in Puthur in the district. The dead has been identified as Smitha (32) of Muzhikod. It is suspected to be a murder. Her live in partner, also her relative and a native of Kollam has fled the place. The body was found after her live in partner informed one of her friends. She along with her husband reached the house this morning and found the body. Her two children were at home. The body has been shifted to Kottarakkara taluk hospital.