Dec 29, 2023

Homicide victim identified, search for Kan. suspect underway

Posted Dec 29, 2023 3:30 PM
Photo Clay Co. Sheriff
Photo Clay Co. Sheriff

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a homicide and after asking the public for help have identified the victim and are still working to notify family, according to the Clay County Sheriff's Ofice

An employee at Rocky Hollow Park found the body at about 8:15 a.m. December 22, off a roadway at the park, located at 14812 Old Quarry Road, Excelsior Springs.

Flores-photo Clay Co. Sheriff
Flores-photo Clay Co. Sheriff

Charges have been filed against a suspect in the homicide of the man whose body was located at Rocky Hollow Park on Dec. 22. Investigators need help to locate 48-year-old Elena Delcarmen Flores. She has been charged with 1st-degree murder, armed criminal action and abandonment of a corpse, according to the Clay County Sheriff.

She lives in Gardner, Kansas but investigators believe she may no longer be in the KC metro area. She may also go by Elena Torres, Elena Flores Garcia or Elena Stores. She is 5-foot-5 and 200 pounds. If you know where she is, call  816-407-3723 or @KCCrimeStop at 816-474-TIPS (8477). 2/2