The Brief
An 85-year-old woman who was missing for weeks was found dead in Superior, Wisconsin.
Juanita Mae Rosa was reported missing from Hinckley, Minnesota, on Aug. 4.
Authorities have not released information on the cause of death.
HINCKLEY, Minn. (FOX 9) - Authorities have found the body of an 85-year-old woman who was reported missing from Hinckley, Minnesota, on Aug. 4.
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Missing 85-year-old woman found dead
What we know
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) reported that Juanita Mae Rosa was found dead in a rural area of Superior, Wisconsin, on Friday, Aug. 22.
Rosa went missing just days after turning 85.
The family tells FOX 9 that she was at breakfast with her two sons, then went home to take a nap. That’s the last time she was seen.
Rosa's granddaughters described her as a typical grandma – someone with a good sense of humor, who loved her grandchildren.
What we don't know
Information on the cause of death was not shared.
The Source
This story uses information shared by the Minnesota BCA and previous FOX 9 reporting.
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