In a Statement released from Sgt. C. J. Weekley of the Grantsville Detachment of the West Virginia State Police, a heavily decomposed body was found in the area of Big Bend, Calhoun County on Tuesday, July 18th, 2023.
Following a call from a concerned friend, who stated that she had not seen her friend for a few weeks, a well check visit by local officers found the body of a female in her late 60’s in the area. Although the case is still under investigation, no foul play was suspected. The State medical examiner transported the body to Charleston due to the state of decomposition for an autopsy. The name of the victim is not being released until family has been notified.
State Police Trooper Josh Richards is the investigating officer.
