The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the possible homicide of a female.
Shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, deputies were dispatched to a field in the area of SW Haltiwanger Road near Ellisville in reference to what was reported as a body which had been located.
When shown the location, deputies confirmed the remains of a deceased person, a CCSO release said.
Upon further examination, the body appeared to be that of an adult, white female. Detectives are still working to confirm the identity of the victim. While further details are being withheld to protect the integrity of the investigation, foul play is suspected.
“It is never easy to deal with these types of cases,” Sheriff Mark Hunter said in a release. “This is someone’s loved one. While we would rather not have these types of senseless tragedies happen, I am confident in our team’s ability to investigate this case and bring whoever is responsible to justice.”
Anyone who may have information pertaining to this case is asked to contact detectives at 386-758-1095. You may also report information anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Columbia County by calling 386-754-7099 or making a report online at www.columbiacrimestoppers.net.