Feb 18, 2021

Homicide: Remains found near KC identified as missing 45-year-old

Posted Feb 18, 2021 9:00 AM
Reade photo MSHP
Reade photo MSHP

Kansas City (AP) — Human remains found last week in rural Clay County were those of a missing 45-year-old woman from Independence, Clay County authorities said Wednesday.

The sheriff's office said the death of Alesha Jane Reade was being investigated as a homicide. Reade was last seen on Feb. 9. Her body was found Feb. 11, the same day she was reported missing.

Officials did not provide further information. The investigation is continuing.