In a tragic development in the search for missing Madison woman Brooke L. Strattan, a body was discovered on Thursday afternoon. According to Madison Police Department Chief Shon Barnes, the body was recovered from a pond near Monroe Street and Lewis Court, located on the property of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum.
The discovery was made after a local resident reported seeing a body in the water that potentially matched Strattan’s description. Using drone technology, authorities were able to identify the presence of a body in the pond before recovery efforts took place. As of Thursday evening, Chief Barnes stated that the Dane County Medical Examiner’s office will perform a final identification of the remains to confirm whether they belong to Strattan.
Search Efforts and Investigation
Brooke L. Strattan was reported missing earlier this week, sparking a search operation in the Madison area. The recovery of the body followed a tip from a resident near the arboretum. While the body has yet to be officially identified, it raises fears that the search for Strattan may have reached a heartbreaking conclusion.
A man who was last seen with Strattan is currently in custody at the Dane County Jail, though on unrelated charges. Authorities plan to question him regarding Strattan’s disappearance, though Chief Barnes made it clear that he has not yet been charged in connection with her case.
Ongoing Investigation
While the body awaits formal identification, Madison Police continue to investigate Strattan’s disappearance. The police department is working to gather more information on her last known movements and any possible connections to the man in custody. More updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
The recovery of the body is a significant development in a case that has gripped the Madison community. Strattan’s family and friends remain hopeful for answers as law enforcement works to resolve the situation.
Conclusion
As the Dane County Medical Examiner works to officially identify the body, questions linger in the disappearance of Brooke L. Strattan. The Madison Police Department continues to investigate the case thoroughly, with detectives looking into every lead, including questioning the man last seen with Strattan. More information is expected to be released in the coming days as the community awaits closure in this troubling case.
Stay updated for more developments in the search for Brooke L. Strattan.
