Homicide investigation underway after body found in Kansas City, Kansas, woods
A homicide investigation is underway months after a man was found dead in the woods in Kansas City, Kansas.
Police were initially called on Sept. 15 to a wooded area in the 4200 block of Kaw Drive after someone out walking came across a body, according to a news release Monday from the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department.
The victim was identified as 41-year-old Ottoniel Agustin-Chavez, of Kansas City, Missouri.
The police department is now investigating Agustin-Chavez’s death, after an autopsy ruled the death a homicide.
Anyone with information on Agustin-Chavez’s killing is asked to call the anonymous Crime Stoppers TIPS line at 816-474-TIPS (8477).
No other information was immediately available.
This story was originally published December 5, 2022 at 2:23 PM.
