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Author Topic: Katrina Smith, 30yr missing since 10/23/12 Machesney Park, IL(Body Found)  (Read 161340 times)
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« Reply #120 on: November 09, 2012, 06:01:38 PM »

https://www.facebook.com/Findkatrinasmith

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ATTENTION:FROM FAMILY!!
 Please do not contact the Family until Law Enforcement Officials notify us on the details of the Female Body found in the river South of Byron; it is not confirmed on who it is; we will notify you all when able; please be considerate and give us a few hours to find out. Thank you again for all you have done; God Bless you all, Chad.....
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« Reply #121 on: November 09, 2012, 06:09:10 PM »

This article has been changed, some details removed now...

http://mystateline.com/fulltext-news?nxd_id=363732

The Byron Fire Department and Police Department responded RT 2 and Town Line Rd. in Byron after a dead body was discovered in the Rock River.

Ogle County Deputy Michael Harn has confirmed that the body is female.

At 12:30, an off duty Byron firefighter was fishing in the river. He spotted a dead body caught on a log and called the Byron Sheriff's Department and Fire Department.

The body was severely decomposed and covered with algae. There were no pants on the body.

Three Winnebago County detectives were on scene but would not comment on why they were there.

An autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow at 9:00 A.M. in the Ogle County Morgue.



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Female Body Found In Rock River

By: Robert Burke
Updated: November 9, 2012
 

The Byron Fire Department and Police Department responded RT 2 and Town Line Rd. in Byron after a  body was discovered in the Rock River.

Ogle County Sheriff Michael Harn has confirmed that the body is female.

At 12:30, an off duty Byron firefighter was fishing in the river.  He spotted the body and called authorities.

Winnebago County detectives were also on scene,  but would not comment.  Winnebago County is investigating the disappearance of 30-year-old Katrina Smith, who has not been seen in nearly two weeks.

An autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow at 9:00 A.M. in the Ogle County Morgue.
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« Reply #122 on: November 09, 2012, 06:28:32 PM »

Thanks, Texasmom, for the updated article.  Here's another article.

http://www.rrstar.com/updates/x255968526/Woman-s-body-recovered-from-Rock-River-near-Byron

Woman’s body recovered from Rock River near Byron
Posted Nov 09, 2012 @ 04:19 PM

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About 1:30 p.m., an off-duty firefighter fishing in the river saw the body ensnared in a tree about 65 yards north of an Illinois Department of Transportation boat ramp and about 65 yards into the river.

Winnebago County Sheriff’s detectives were on the scene along with members of the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department. The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department has been investigating the disappearance of a Machesney Park woman, 30-year-old Katrina Smith, who disappeared Oct. 22.

There was no indication of whether the body is that of the missing Smith.

Rescuers said the body appeared to have been in the water for some time and had started to deteriorate. The body was clothed but because of the length of time that had passed, the clothing had faded to the point of being unidentifiable.
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« Reply #123 on: November 10, 2012, 01:45:14 AM »

Video at link
The body was caught on a log away from the shore; the log is shown in the video.

http://mystateline.com/fulltext-news?nxd_id=363852

Woman's Body Found in Rock River
By: Marty Kasper
Updated: November 9, 2012

BYRON - Shortly after noon Friday an off duty Byron fire fighter was fishing in the waters just south of the city of Byron, when "he believed that he located a body on the Rock River," said Ogle County Sheriff Michael Harn.

Harn says his department along with the Byron Fire Department responded to a stretch of the Rock River near Route 2 and Townline Road, and pulled a body out of the water that had be caught on this log.

"It appears it's been in the water for a period of time, to what extent I can't tell you," said Harn.

Harn says the body had begun to decompose and was covered in Algae, and he believes it is that of a white female.

"I will confirm that it appears to be a female," said Harn.

Harn says the woman's body was found without pants, and that her clothing had deteriorated so much they couldn't distinguish a color.

"It's a little decomposed, but I think that were going to be able to positively I.D. her," said Harn.

At this point Harn can't say how the body got there or how the woman might have died, nor did he see any trauma marks on her body.

"I didn't notice any," said Harn.  "But I can't say until after the coroner does his job."
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« Reply #124 on: November 10, 2012, 02:15:48 AM »

The case archive is updated with everything from today. Pics, vids, articles.

http://s296.photobucket.com/albums/mm166/crankycrankerson/Katrina%20Smith%20%20-IL-/
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Saved pictures and vids from lots of cases:

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« Reply #125 on: November 10, 2012, 02:25:23 AM »

Video at link
The body was caught on a log away from the shore; the log is shown in the video.

http://mystateline.com/fulltext-news?nxd_id=363852

Woman's Body Found in Rock River
By: Marty Kasper
Updated: November 9, 2012

BYRON - Shortly after noon Friday an off duty Byron fire fighter was fishing in the waters just south of the city of Byron, when "he believed that he located a body on the Rock River," said Ogle County Sheriff Michael Harn.

Harn says his department along with the Byron Fire Department responded to a stretch of the Rock River near Route 2 and Townline Road, and pulled a body out of the water that had be caught on this log.

"It appears it's been in the water for a period of time, to what extent I can't tell you," said Harn.

Harn says the body had begun to decompose and was covered in Algae, and he believes it is that of a white female.

"I will confirm that it appears to be a female," said Harn.

Harn says the woman's body was found without pants, and that her clothing had deteriorated so much they couldn't distinguish a color.

"It's a little decomposed, but I think that were going to be able to positively I.D. her," said Harn.

At this point Harn can't say how the body got there or how the woman might have died, nor did he see any trauma marks on her body.

"I didn't notice any," said Harn.  "But I can't say until after the coroner does his job."
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"I can look back over the past 10 years and there were no steps wasted, and there are no regrets,'' she said. "I did all I knew to do and I think that gives me greater peace now." "I've lived every parent's worst nightmare and I'm the parent that nobody wants to be," she said.

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« Reply #126 on: November 10, 2012, 02:27:16 AM »

The case archive is updated with everything from today. Pics, vids, articles.

http://s296.photobucket.com/albums/mm166/crankycrankerson/Katrina%20Smith%20%20-IL-/

Thanks Amanda, I appreciate all you do!   
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I stand with the girl, Natalee Holloway.

"I can look back over the past 10 years and there were no steps wasted, and there are no regrets,'' she said. "I did all I knew to do and I think that gives me greater peace now." "I've lived every parent's worst nightmare and I'm the parent that nobody wants to be," she said.

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« Reply #127 on: November 10, 2012, 08:32:15 AM »

thanks for the updates all. I am returning home this morning...
I wonder when we will find out if it is Katrina....thinking of her family as well as anyone who has a family member missing at this time...
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« Reply #128 on: November 10, 2012, 09:37:19 AM »

The case archive is updated with everything from today. Pics, vids, articles.

http://s296.photobucket.com/albums/mm166/crankycrankerson/Katrina%20Smith%20%20-IL-/

Thanks Amanda, I appreciate all you do!   

Me too!    
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« Reply #129 on: November 10, 2012, 10:50:36 AM »

Message from Katrina's brother

https://www.facebook.com/Findkatrinasmith/posts/546783778669290

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For those wondering; nothing new yet. Awaiting the autopsy in this morning; then the family will get word on whether or not it is Katrina. Amazing how the entire community is so connected and driven by her story. God Bless you all and how you have kept us motivated throughout the week. It has been sad, but an amazing journey. I'll be sure to post anything as soon as we hear. Love you all, Chad...
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I stand with the girl, Natalee Holloway.

"I can look back over the past 10 years and there were no steps wasted, and there are no regrets,'' she said. "I did all I knew to do and I think that gives me greater peace now." "I've lived every parent's worst nightmare and I'm the parent that nobody wants to be," she said.

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« Reply #130 on: November 10, 2012, 11:12:54 AM »

http://youtu.be/60ViYAyKkaY

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/60ViYAyKkaY?version=3&amp;amp;hl=en_US&amp;amp;rel=0" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/60ViYAyKkaY?version=3&amp;amp;hl=en_US&amp;amp;rel=0</a>

Published on Nov 8, 2012 by kbaybay98
This video was played at her Benefit on 11/8/2012, Katrina Smith is missing from Rockford IL. She went missing on October 22nd, 2012. If you have any information on her please contact (815) 319-6400. Thanks so much.
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I stand with the girl, Natalee Holloway.

"I can look back over the past 10 years and there were no steps wasted, and there are no regrets,'' she said. "I did all I knew to do and I think that gives me greater peace now." "I've lived every parent's worst nightmare and I'm the parent that nobody wants to be," she said.

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« Reply #131 on: November 10, 2012, 02:22:16 PM »

https://www.facebook.com/WhitneyMartin23

Whitney Martin
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I just talked to the Ogle County Coroner's office, they expect to release information within the hour on the woman's body found in the Rock River. Still working on the autopsy.
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« Reply #132 on: November 10, 2012, 02:32:25 PM »

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Whitney Martin
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I just talked to the Ogle County Coroner's office, they expect to release information within the hour on the woman's body found in the Rock River. Still working on the autopsy.


That's quick.

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« Reply #133 on: November 10, 2012, 03:15:58 PM »

https://www.facebook.com/Findkatrinasmith/posts/546948598652808

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Detectives from the Ogle County and Winnebago County Sheriff’s Departments attended the autopsy. Based on dental records, the female was positively identified as Katrina Smith.
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"I can look back over the past 10 years and there were no steps wasted, and there are no regrets,'' she said. "I did all I knew to do and I think that gives me greater peace now." "I've lived every parent's worst nightmare and I'm the parent that nobody wants to be," she said.

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« Reply #134 on: November 10, 2012, 03:17:08 PM »

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Whitney Martin
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I just talked to the Ogle County Coroner's office, they expect to release information within the hour on the woman's body found in the Rock River. Still working on the autopsy.


That's quick.



IIRC, they started the autopsy at 9 a.m. this morning.
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« Reply #135 on: November 10, 2012, 03:18:22 PM »

https://www.facebook.com/WhitneyMartin23/posts/367853219968292


Whitney Martin · 1,747 like this
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Breaking News: Police: The woman found dead in the Rock River has been identified as Katrina Smith who has been missing since last month.
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I stand with the girl, Natalee Holloway.

"I can look back over the past 10 years and there were no steps wasted, and there are no regrets,'' she said. "I did all I knew to do and I think that gives me greater peace now." "I've lived every parent's worst nightmare and I'm the parent that nobody wants to be," she said.

Beth Holloway, 2015 interview with Greta van Susteren
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« Reply #136 on: November 10, 2012, 03:19:27 PM »

https://www.facebook.com/Findkatrinasmith/posts/546948598652808

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Detectives from the Ogle County and Winnebago County Sheriff’s Departments attended the autopsy. Based on dental records, the female was positively identified as Katrina Smith.
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« Reply #137 on: November 10, 2012, 03:22:17 PM »

https://www.facebook.com/Findkatrinasmith/posts/546951455319189

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Our thanks and appreciation for the outpouring of love and support. At this time the family is asking for their privacy to be respected. A statement from the family will be released at a later time. God bless and thank you for your prayers!
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I stand with the girl, Natalee Holloway.

"I can look back over the past 10 years and there were no steps wasted, and there are no regrets,'' she said. "I did all I knew to do and I think that gives me greater peace now." "I've lived every parent's worst nightmare and I'm the parent that nobody wants to be," she said.

Beth Holloway, 2015 interview with Greta van Susteren
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« Reply #138 on: November 10, 2012, 03:26:46 PM »

http://www.wifr.com/home/headlines/Breaking-Body-Identified-as-Katrina-Smith-178434131.html

Posted: Sat 2:08 PM, Nov 10, 2012

Breaking: Body Identified as Katrina Smith



 

UPDATE (WIFR) -- On October 9, 2012, the body of an unidentified female was discovered in the river in Ogle County. The Ogle County Sheriff’s Department responded and recovered the female body.

On October 10, 2012, an autopsy was conducted by the Ogle County Coroner’s Office. Detectives from the Ogle County and Winnebago County Sheriff’s Departments attended the autopsy. Based on dental records, the female was positively identified as Katrina Smith.

The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department is continuing the investigation into her disappearance, death.

The Ogle County Sheriff’s Department and Ogle County Sheriff Harn request that any media inquiries be directed to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department.

Further inquiries can be made through Sergeant Larry Marino 815-509-2191.
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I stand with the girl, Natalee Holloway.

"I can look back over the past 10 years and there were no steps wasted, and there are no regrets,'' she said. "I did all I knew to do and I think that gives me greater peace now." "I've lived every parent's worst nightmare and I'm the parent that nobody wants to be," she said.

Beth Holloway, 2015 interview with Greta van Susteren
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« Reply #139 on: November 10, 2012, 03:28:16 PM »

Very sad.     I'm moving Katrina's thread to "Missing Found Deceased".   
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