The remains of a young woman have been found more than five years after she disappeared. Police working with the FBI say they have found the body of Cheyann Klus.
The Mirror reports that the 22-year-old was last seen at her home in Illinois, USA, back on November 27, 2017. This was before she travelled to Chicago just 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. In the latest update, the Sheriff's office at Cook County revealed to CBS News yesterday they had been able to identify her remains through dental records.
A statement from the force said they would continue to work with Chicago Police to "investigate the circumstances of her death". Officials added that they are "grateful to help bring some measure of closure" to Cheyann's family.
Meanwhile, her loved ones have reacted to the tragic news, with her sister, Mariah Klus, describing it as an "unbearable loss".
She said: "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".
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