A mother of four who has been missing for nearly six months has been found dead in a wooded area in Missouri, authorities confirmed.
Sheriff Dave Marshak of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced that the body of 33-year-old Emily Strite, who was first reported missing on April 20, was discovered in a wooded area approximately 45 miles southwest of St. Louis, Missouri, according to a statement from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office released on Tuesday.
“On September 28th, deputies responded to a wooded area near the 4100 block of Frissell Road in De Soto for a report of human skeletal remains found by the property owner,” authorities said. “Through comparison to medical and dental records, investigators with the Regional Medical Examiner’s Office determined the remains are those of Emily Strite. She was reported missing in the De Soto area in April of this year.”
Detectives said in April that Strite was last seen on foot wearing jeans and a dark blue hoodie on the morning of April 12 in the De Soto area and “is believed to have been leaving the area of her own free will,” police said.
A mother of four who has been missing for nearly six months has been found dead in a wooded area in Missouri, authorities confirmed.
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“At this time, Strite’s cause of death is undetermined, and investigators are working to learn how her body ended up where it was found,” Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said.
The investigation into her disappearance and death remains ongoing and there are no reported suspects or persons of interest in the case.
“[Due] to the ongoing investigation, we “Emily’s Family” are asking that nobody visits/disturbs the area mentioned of where Emily was recovered,” Strite’s mother posted on social media after authorities confirmed her body had been found. “Please respect our wishes and stay away from the area. We will share details when they are available.”
Anyone with information is asked to call the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau at 636-797-5515.
The remains of a missing mother of four have been discovered in a wooded area after six months of searching. The heartbreaking discovery brings closure to a family that has been living in uncertainty and fear since their loved one disappeared.
The woman, whose name has not been released, went missing in the fall of last year. Her disappearance sparked a massive search effort involving law enforcement agencies, volunteers, and community members. Despite extensive searches and appeals for information, the woman remained missing for half a year.
Recently, a hiker stumbled upon human remains in a remote wooded area, prompting an investigation by authorities. Dental records and DNA testing confirmed that the remains belonged to the missing mother of four. The news has left her family and friends devastated, but also relieved to finally have some answers.
The circumstances surrounding the woman’s death are still unclear, and law enforcement officials are treating the case as a homicide. They are urging anyone with information about the woman’s disappearance or death to come forward and help bring justice to her and her family.
The discovery of the woman’s remains serves as a tragic reminder of the dangers that can lurk in our communities. It also highlights the importance of staying vigilant and looking out for one another. No family should have to endure the pain of not knowing what happened to their loved one.
As the investigation into the woman’s death continues, her family is left to grieve and try to make sense of their loss. They are grateful for the outpouring of support they have received from their community and are hopeful that those responsible for her death will be brought to justice.
In the meantime, the community is coming together to support the family in their time of need. Fundraisers, vigils, and other events are being organized to honor the memory of the missing mother of four and to show solidarity with her loved ones.
The discovery of the woman’s remains may bring some closure to her family, but it also serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that exist in our world. It is a tragic end to a heartbreaking story, but it is also a call to action for all of us to look out for one another and strive to create safer communities for everyone.
