Friday, August 9, 2019

McDonald County authorities identify body left along Highway 59

(From the McDonald County Sheriff's Office)

The McDonald County Sheriff’s Office has tentatively identified the female found alongside highway 59 between Lanagan and Noel as 25-year- old,Jessica McCormack.

According to friends, Jessica, has not been seen since around the middle of July, 2019.

After the initial discovery of the body, investigators followed several leads. During the investigation, it was determined that a female from Noel, had not been heard from for approximately a month, but authorities were not notified by anyone of any concerns that she was missing. 

As the investigation unfolded investigators began gathering information about Jessica to determine if she was the victim. Due to the condition of the body investigators were cautious not wanting to misidentify her. 










After several days of investigation and a reexamination of the body, we have strong evidence to believe that the body is that of Jessica McCormack. 

Formal identification will not be complete until dental records and DNA samples are confirmed, but do have a DNA sample from a family member at this time to compare and trying to get dental comparison x-rays at this time also.

Jessica McCormack’s family has been notified of the determination of the investigation. Jessica’s three small children,4 year old Siah Casillas, 20 month old Saidah Noor, and 7 month old Intisar Mahamed, had not been seen since her disappearance.

The missing children were found Thursday and are safe.

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