Missing Overland Park man found dead near Tomahawk Creek Trail
Overland Park police located a man missing since Saturday dead near Tomahawk Creek Trail.
Joaquin Briceno, 36, was last seen around 3 p.m. Saturday walking with a black backpack near West 133rd Street and Antioch Road, Overland Park Police Department spokesperson Capt. Kyle Twaddle said in a press release Saturday.
Briceno was wearing a gray sweater, jeans, black Sketchers gym shoes and eyeglasses, Twaddle said.
Briceno was discovered near the Tomahawk Creek Trail at approximately 12:42 p.m. Monday, Officer John Lacy said in a press release Monday.
Investigators do not suspect foul play in Briceno’s death, Lacy said. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding Briceno’s death is asked to call the Overland Park Police Department at 913-895-6300.
This story was originally published January 26, 2026 at 5:21 PM.
CORRECTION: Overland Park police previously misidentified the trail near which Briceno was found. This story has been updated to accurately reflect where Briceno was found.
