Police Trying to Identify Body Found in Truman Lake

Authorities are, for now, only saying the body of a young woman recovered from Truman Lake Sunday was a homicide victim. Sheriff Rick Fajen says boaters spotted the body after it floated to the surface. The victim was between 13 and 20-years old and about 5’8″ tall. They don’t yet know how she died. Anyone with information on the victim’s identity should call the Benton County Sheriff’s (660) 438-5252 or the Missouri Highway Patrol (816) 622-0800.