Deceased body found along Highway 38 identified

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Editor's note: The following was received from Muscatine County Sheriff C.J. Ryan on the morning of Jan. 10.

On January 8, 2019 Muscatine County deputies responded to a call of a female laying by the side of the road on Hwy. 38 just north of the intersection of county road F70 (155th St.). The person was found to be deceased.

This victim has been identified as: LEA RENAE PONCE, 20 years of age of Fairfield, Ia.

An autopsy was conducted today but results from the autopsy are not available at this time.

The investigation into this matter is continuing. Individuals with information that may be pertinent to the investigation can call 563-264-0188 extension 115.

Additional information will be released when possible.

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