Authorities say they have discovered the remains of a young woman more than five years after she disappeared.
Cheyann Klus, 22, was last seen at her home in Downers Grove, Illinois, on November 27, 2017 before she travelled to Chicago four days later.
DuPage County sheriff's office says this was the last time her whereabouts were known, and she was reported missing several days later by her father.
On Tuesday, the Sheriff's office at Cook County revealed to CBS News they had been able to identify her remains through dental records after working with colleagues at DuPage County and the FBI.
A statement said they would continue to work with Chicago Police to "investigate the circumstances of her death", adding that they are "grateful to help bring some measure of closure" to Cheyann's family.
No official details have been released so far regarding her death.
A statement released by sister Mariah Klus on Monday confirmed a body believed to be Cheyann's had been found, describing it as an "unbearable loss".
Writing on behalf of the family, she wrote on Facebook: "We have been looking for Cheyann, and information related to her disappearance, since she went missing over 5 years ago. While it was not the news we were hoping for, we have received confirmation from law enforcement that Cheyann’s remains were found."
"As her immediate family [father, sisters, brothers, nephews] in mourning, we ask for privacy as we grieve the unbearable loss of a daughter, sister, aunt, and a human being. We plan to hold a private memorial service for Cheyann amongst us, but we hope that everyone can find solace in knowing that she has been found and respectfully laid to rest. "
She asked people to be "mindful of the sensitive nature of these circumstances" and the highlighted the effects that speculation "can have for our family and other families who are dealing with missing loved ones".
