Remains of Cheyann Klus found over 5 years after she went missing in Chicago, authorities say

The stays of a younger girl who went lacking in Chicago greater than 5 years in the past have been discovered, authorities have confirmed. 

Cheyann Klus was 22 when she was final seen on Nov. 27, 2017 at her dwelling in Downers Grove, Illinois, based on the DuPage County sheriff’s workplace. She traveled into Chicago the night time of Dec. 1 of that yr, and was by no means heard from once more, authorities mentioned.

In a press release, the Cook County Sheriff’s workplace informed CBS News they labored with the DuPage County Sheriff’s workplace and the FBI to substantiate Klus’ id by way of dental information final week.  

“The Sheriff’s Office will continue to work with Chicago Police to investigate the circumstances of her death, but we are grateful to help bring some measure of closure to Klus’ family,” the sheriff’s workplace mentioned. 

Police have but to launch particulars on the circumstances surrounding Klus’ dying.

CBS Chicago reported that in a Facebook put up on Monday her household confirmed Cheyann’s stays have been discovered. 

“As her immediate family [father, sisters, brothers, nephews] in mourning, we ask for privacy as we grieve the unbearable loss of a daughter, sister, aunt, and a human being,” the household wrote. “We plan to hold a private memorial service for Cheyann amongst us, but we hope that everyone can find solace in knowing that she has been found and respectfully laid to rest. Please be mindful of the sensitive nature of these circumstances and the affects this can have for our family and other families who are dealing with missing loved ones.” 

Over 600,000 individuals go lacking or are unidentified within the U.S. annually, based on the FBI’s National Crime Information Center. There are presently over 21,000 lively lacking individuals and nearly 14,000 lively unidentified individuals case information, in NamUs, the nationwide database for lacking individuals. Females have been extra more likely to be lacking as a result of violence, researchers learning the lacking individuals’ database discovered.

Chicago Police are persevering with to analyze Klus’ dying.