Missing Kansas City Man Found Dead in Illinois Creek
A tragic update has emerged in the case of a Kansas City father who went missing during a work trip. Authorities confirmed that the body of Absalon Olvera, 39, was discovered inside his vehicle submerged in an Illinois creek. Dispatchers received a report about the vehicle at approximately 3:45 p.m. on a Thursday when local law enforcement was called to assist with the search.
Olvera was last heard from by his family on August 30, 2023, while on a work trip in southern Wisconsin. His family reported him missing after he failed to return home, prompting an extensive search involving both local authorities and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
After days of searching, the vehicle was located in a creek near Forest Park in Quincy, Illinois, about 100 miles from where Olvera was last seen. The identification process confirmed the deceased individual as Olvera.
Investigators have stated that there were no immediate signs of foul play. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the cause of death, and further investigation will continue to provide clarity on the circumstances leading to this heartbreaking situation.
Olvera’s family expressed an outpouring of grief, thanking the community and authorities for their efforts in searching for their loved one. They remembered him as a loving father and devoted husband, leaving behind a family that has suffered an immeasurable loss.
As authorities work to finalize the investigation, the community mourns the loss of Olvera, and arrangements are being made for memorial services. More details on the cause of death are expected to be released following the autopsy results.
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