MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. — Prosecutor DJ Hilson confirmed Thursday morning that the body recently discovered in the yard of a Fruitland Township residence is that of missing mother Bobbie Maples.
Maples disappeared back in December of 2014. The 32-year-old vanished just days after giving birth to her daughter.
Investigators found the human remains buried on the private property in Fruitland Township last Friday.
Michigan State Police assisted after the discovery was made early Friday night. Crime lab technicians were on scene combing the area for evidence into Saturday afternoon.
While the Maples family seemed to believe the body was that of young Bobbie Maples after it was found Friday, investigators were waiting until an autopsy was complete to confirm the ID.
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