Body recovered from Missouri River identified as Kansas City, Kansas man
A man whose body was recovered from the Missouri River Wednesday night has been identified as 32-year-old Dusenge Mukiza of Kansas City, Kansas, according to law enforcement officials.
Mukiza was found by two fishermen around 8:40 p.m. near 210 Highway and Edwards Road near Missouri City, according to Sarah Boyd, public relations manager with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
Officials found the body on the north side of the river, according to Boyd. The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s water patrol division helped with recovering the body.
An autopsy indicated no evidence of trauma or foul play, authorities said.
This story was originally published August 10, 2025 at 11:33 AM.
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
The Kansas City Star