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Police say body found in cemetery was that of missing woman

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January 29th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a body found on the ground in a Waterloo cemetery has been identified as that of a missing Waterloo woman. The body of 40-year-old Lakisha Williams was found around 3 p.m. Friday in a remote area of Garden of Memories cemetery. Her mother had reported her missing Thursday. She was last seen around 5 p.m. Jan. 20 near her apartment. Police say Williams’ death is suspicious.

Her husband is being held in St. Paul, Minnesota, on a warrant charging him with being a fugitive from justice. Iowa records indicate he’s served prison time for burglary, robbery and weapons crimes.