Authorities have identified the person found dead on September 16th in rural Jasper County, as 44-year-old Michael Williams of Grinnell. His body was found in a burning ditch.

Michael Williams

The investigation into the homicide continues, with law enforcement resources from Jasper, Poweshiek, and Marshall Counties, as well as Division of Criminal Investigation agents and Iowa State Patrol Troopers with the Iowa Department of Public Safety.

Authorities say additional information will be released as warranted. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Grinnell Police Department at 641.623.5679 or the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 641.792.5912