KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department is investigating the homicide of a 26-year-old woman, which was initially considered a suspicious death, that occurred on Feb. 19.
The victim has been identified as Elaysha Gilliam.
Just before midnight, KCPD responded to the 3600 block of Oakley on a report of a dead body.
Upon arriving to the scene, police say they found a woman in a field. She died at the scene from unknown bodily trauma.
KCPD continues to investigate the cause and manner of death.
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