A body found in a wrecked car is likely that of a Benton County teenager missing since March 31

[cigaretteman]

A body found in a wrecked car is likely that of a Benton County teenager missing since March 31, authorities said Wednesday.



Zander McClintock, 18, was last seen in Marion on March 31 at about 11:30 p.m. and was reportedly traveling to Van Horne.


Benton County deputies on Tuesday found McClintock’s vehicle — a black 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier — about 5 miles south of Vinton in Benton County, with human remains at the scene, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office.




Benton County Sheriff Ronald Tippett said that while the body has not yet been officially identified, investigators have no reason to believe they aren’t those of McClintock.


Initial investigation indicates there was a car crash, and foul play is not suspected, the release stated.


The death is being investigated by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, the state fire marshal and the state medical examiner.

Suspected remains of missing Benton County teen found

A Benton County teen who has been missing since Mar. 31 was likely found dead Tuesday in a crashed car.

www.thegazette.com

 

[B1GDeal]

how is the hell was a crashed car with a body in it not noticed for weeks? That area is pretty flat... basically corn fields.

 

[QChawks]

how is the hell was a crashed car with a body in it not noticed for weeks? That area is pretty flat... basically corn fields.

great question, or they've known for days but are just releasing it to the public

 

[bagdropper]

My bet is he went down a creek/river bridge area/embankment...something like that.

 

[B1GDeal]

My bet is he went down a creek/river bridge area/embankment...something like that.

But most of those have wire or guards. You'd think tire marks and a damaged wire barrier would be noticed.

 

[TunzaHawk]

I know the family. Time has had to come to a stop for them the last 10 days.

 

[Tom Paris]

how is the hell was a crashed car with a body in it not noticed for weeks? That area is pretty flat... basically corn fields.

Our neighbor's son died in a crash in the middle of town that didn't get seen for 8 hours or so because of the hill the car went down. Out in the country, I could see that happening.