SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Pasqalina Esen Badi died as a result of asphyxiation by manual strangulation.

The Minnehaha County Corner rules her death earlier this week as a homicide.

Sioux Falls Police say they are continuing their investigation into her kidnapping and death.

Though authorities have not levied any new charges yet, Amir Beaudion remains their prime suspect.

He is in jail on attempted kidnapping charges in another matter.