Oct 05, 2023

Police: Body found in wooded area in Warrensburg

Posted Oct 05, 2023 12:00 AM

JOHNSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating after  a body was found in a wooded area in Johnson County, Missouri.

Just before 6:30 p.m. October 2, police responded to the 400 Block of East Young Street in Warrensburg, according to a media release.

First responders found a decomposed body in a wooded area. Investigators identified the body after finding a cell phone, an abandoned vehicle and wallet located with the remains. Police have not released the name of the individual and have not determined a cause of death.