Thursday, March 13, 2008

 

Mingo County Sheriff Department Releases Identity of Body Discovered Wednesday Night

The Mingo County Sheriff Department has released the identity of the person that was found dead Wednesday night in the Dingess area.

The person was identified as Dingess resident Wanda Dingess .

The 56 year-old was discovered lying face down in a pond near her residence by a family member.

Authorities believe that Dingess drowned. However her body has been sent to the medical examiner for an autopsy.

Witnesses told authorities that Dingess went outside at around 11 p.m Tuesday night to walk her dog. Authorities were told the victim was intoxicated when she left the home. Authorities believe that Dingess stumbled down a hill and fell into the pond.





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