A recent somber discovery at the Monongahela River has concluded the search for a missing Pittsburgh woman. The body of 36-year-old Latasha Jefferson, who was previously reported missing, was found Thursday afternoon near the Sandcastle Water Park in West Homestead, as reported by WPXI. Pittsburgh Public Safety officials responded to the scene around 1:30 p.m., after receiving reports of a body discovered along the river's shoreline.
Latasha Jefferson had been last seen Wednesday at noon in Oakland, and her absence triggered concerns for her safety. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office identified the body, providing closure to an anxious search. According to a release from the Allegheny County Police's Homicide Unit, there were "no obvious signs of foul play" involved in Jefferson's death. As detailed by CBS News Pittsburgh, an ongoing investigation is needed to determine the circumstances behind the incident.
The discovery's location adjacent to Sandcastle Water Park was noted for its proximity to the river. The park, sprawling near almost 100 acres of water-related attractions, was closed to the public on Thursday. It operated on a weekends-only schedule leading up to the Labor Day weekend.
