The body of a missing 77-year-old woman was discovered in South Taylor County Wednesday evening, according to an Abilene Police Department press release.
Elizabeth Stover, who was officially declared missing on May 24, was found dead by a rancher near the Lemons Gap area, about 40 miles southwest of Abilene.
Stover had not been seen since May 21, in the 1400 block of Glenhaven Drive.
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Stover was discovered a short distance from her vehicle on the ground, according to the release. Her body appeared to have been there for a few days.
Investigators believe Stover was driving through the unfamiliar area and became lost, later exiting her vehicle and eventually succumbing to the elements, according to the release. Stover suffered from dementia.
The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office initially responded to the scene, and then called in the Abilene Police Department to help with identification, according to the release. No foul play is being suspected at this time.
(Story from BigCountryHomepage.com)
