Missing person case becomes a death investigation in Blendville Neighborhood of Joplin
JOPLIN, Mo. — Thursday afternoon Capt William Davis tells us a current missing person investigation brought them to a residence in the Blendville Neighborhood of Joplin, 2201 S Jackson.
He tells us on scene that they have located the missing person inside the residence here, deceased. No names are being released at this time.
Capt Davis tells us they are actively seeking a person of interest.
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Just before 6 p.m. Capt Davis released an official statement to the media:
“On March 30th, 2022 the Joplin Police Department received a report of a missing person and initiated an investigation. On the afternoon of March 31st, 2022, the missing person was located deceased at a residence at 2201 S. Jackson Avenue in Joplin. Detectives with the Joplin Police Department are actively conducting a death investigation. At this time, no information regarding the identity of the victim is being release until next of kin notifications are made. Detectives are actively looing to speak with a person of interest in the matter. No information on that person is being released at this time. No comment is being made on the cause of the death.” – JPD
They ask if anyone has any information regarding this incident to please contact the Joplin Police Department at 417-623-3131.
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