BY SARAH STEPHENS
ELMORE/AUTAUGA NEWS
The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after the remains of a female were found in Autauga County July 14, around 4:30 p.m.
Per their Facebook page, investigators are awaiting positive identification from the Department of Forensics Sciences. However, they have reason to believe it may be the body of Britta Anne Lashley, 36, who was recently reported missing, but had not been seen since February of last year.
Earlier today, a press release from Central Alabama CrimeStoppers was issued saying Britta was no longer considered missing, but did not give any further information. She sheriff’s department updated the original missing person’s report today.
Britta’s last known location was the 1000 block of Autauga County Road 21 North in Prattville, and the Peddlers Inn in Montgomery.
She was not reported missing until last month.
If anyone has information they can share that would help this investigation, please contact the Autauga County Sheriff’s Office or Central Alabama CrimeStoppers where you can remain anonymous.
This is an open investigation and few details are currently available from the sheriff’s office.
