Accident – Death – Obituary News :
Tragic Discovery in Green Bay: Missing Woman’s Body Found in East River
In a heartbreaking turn of events, the body of 22-year-old Ivonne Benitez, a resident of Bellevue, was discovered in the East River in Green Bay. The young woman had been reported missing earlier in the month, prompting a search by law enforcement and concerned community members.
Missing Person Report
Benitez was last heard from on April 12th, and her disappearance was reported to the Brown County Sheriff’s Office on April 15th. Friends and family members grew increasingly worried as days passed without any sign of her whereabouts.
Recovery Efforts
A search party assembled to comb the area near the East River, hoping to find any trace of the missing woman. Tragically, their efforts were rewarded with the discovery of Benitez’s body in the river on a somber Saturday afternoon.
No Foul Play Suspected
Green Bay Police have stated that foul play is not suspected in Benitez’s death, though the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and subsequent passing remain under investigation. The community is left mourning the loss of a young life taken too soon.
Appeal for Information
Authorities are appealing to the public for any information or surveillance footage that may shed light on the events leading up to Benitez’s tragic end. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact Brown County Sgt. Kyle Von Loh at 920-448-6216 or via email at kyle.vonloh@browncountywi.gov.
This article was originally published by the Green Bay Press-Gazette: Body recovered from East River identified as missing Bellevue woman
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