MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Division of Drug and Crime Control - P.O. Box 568 - Jefferson City, Mo. 65102


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Kevin Hunter
(573) 522-1686
08122014
August 12, 2014

EMPHASIS: Death Investigation In Moniteau County


The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Division of Drug and Crime Control and the Moniteau County Sheriff's Office are conducting a death investigation as a result of the discovery of a decomposed body found in southern Moniteau County on Saturday, August 9, 2014. The body was discovered by a hunter who was scouting for deer. An autopsy performed on the body this morning revealed the remains were those of an unidentified male, approximately 30 years of age. The cause of death is still under investigation.


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