Tragedy struck the Union, MO community earlier this week when a body was discovered abandoned on Harney Avenue. According to a release from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the body has been identified as 35-year-old Paige Kleinheider. Detectives are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding her death, which remains shrouded in mystery.
It was Sunday just before noon when District 6 officers responded to a call for police help in the 4900 block of Harney Avenue. Upon their arrival, officers discovered what appeared to quickly become a case for the homicide unit. The initial retrieval of the remains underscored the grim reality of an untimely demise, prompting detectives and the Medical Examiner’s Office to commence a focused examination at the scene.
The determination that the victim was female was established early in the investigation. However, it took some time before authorities could confirm Kleinheider’s identity. As the neighborhood reels from this unsettling event, the Medical Examiner’s Office gears up to reveal what will hopefully provide some answers—the cause of Paige Kleinheider’s death.
While the investigation continues, the community waits with breath that is bated for answers. Much remains unknown, but the commitment to uncover the truth remains unwavering. The police urge anyone with information possibly relevant to arise and come forward, as even the smallest detail could prove to be pivotal in understanding what led to this tragedy.
