Missing woman found dead near paved trail in St. George

Emergency responders recover the body of Amanda Matthews, 23, from an area near Tuweap Drive in St. George, Utah, June 25, 2018 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — The body of a woman who was reported missing last week was found Monday near the Sand Hollow Wash Trail, a paved trail that’s close to Tuweap Drive in St. George.

A trail sign near where the body of Amanda Matthews, 23, was found, St. George, Utah, June 25, 2018 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

Amanda Matthews, 23, died from an apparent suicide, St. George Police officer Lona Trombley said. Search and Rescue crews located Matthews’ body Monday morning. Police had asked for the public’s help in locating Matthews on Sunday after she was reported missing Wednesday.

There is no evidence to suggest foul play, Trombley said.

Read more: MISSING: 23-year-old Amanda Matthews

This report is based on statements from police and may not contain the full scope of findings.

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3 Comments

  • comments June 25, 2018 at 5:34 pm

    thats very sad. i’m led to believe there are a lot more suicides in this area than we would ever suspect. One of the leading causes of deaths of young people in UT is it? Not even sure what to think about it. its terrible.

    • Ladyk June 26, 2018 at 12:24 am

      It is awful and sad for anyone to feel they have to end their own life. Bit it’s just just Utah that has this issue. Suicide is one of the leading cause of deaths in this age group in the United States. So sorry for her family.

      • comments June 26, 2018 at 7:16 pm

        bs. utah has one of the worst suicide rates.

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