The remains of a missing Illinois woman were discovered more than five years after she was last seen, her family and local officials confirmed this week..
Cheyann Klus, 22, was last seen leaving her home on Nov. 27, 2017, according to officials with the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office. She went to Chicago on the night of Dec. 1 and was never seen again, authorities said.
But in a Facebook post on Monday, the woman’s family confirmed her remains were located. Other details, including where the remains were found, were not provided. Her cause of death was also not disclosed.
“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 family said in a statement. “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.”
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office told news outlets that an investigation is ongoing.
“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 office said.
The office said it worked with the FBI and DuPage County Sheriff’s Office to identify her remains via dental records earlier in January.
“Cases like this show the importance of initiatives like the Sheriff’s Office’s Missing Persons Project, and we will continue to try to bring closure and justice to the families of missing individuals,” the statement said.
