Remains of missing Columbus woman found in wooded area in Alabama

The remains of a missing Columbus woman have been found in Lee County in Alabama, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s office.

The office says on August 13 they responded to reports of a body being found in a wooded area just off Lee Road 170.

The remains were later identified as 28-year-old Myshonique Maddox, according to a release.

Maddox was last seen in Columbus on July 22, 2023, in the 1100 block of 22nd Street, according to Ledger-Enquirer reporting.

Lee County Sheriff’s Investigators, Columbus Police Department detectives, and Russell County Sheriff’s investigators are investigating the case, according to the release.

If you or anyone you know has any information regarding this event you can call the Lee County Sheriff’s office at 334-749-5651 or Central Alabama Crime Stoppers at 334-215-STOP(7867).

This story was originally published August 15, 2023 at 11:16 AM.