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Monday, May 11

BODY OF MISSING CANAAN SENIOR FOUND

Canaan—The search is over for a Canaan High School senior who vanished one week ago. The Canaan Police Department confirmed that the body of 18-year-old Evelyn Maguire was located Friday just south of the Wyandot Nature Preserve. Authorities were notified Friday morning that Maguire was discovered inside a culvert by her stepbrother, Colson Lutz.

Officials say Maguire was reported missing on Sunday, May 3 by her family after she was last seen on CCTV the previous night at Circle K on Pinecrest Boulevard at the edge of Palomino Park. The search for Maguire began at about 4PM Sunday. A broader search was conducted throughout the day on Monday. According to the Canaan Police Department, several drones were brought into the area, as well as K-9’s and ATVs. The neighborhood, surrounding area, and a large portion of the park were searched.

Searches continued throughout the week, but Maguire could not be located until Friday, May 8, when 911 dispatchers received a call around 9AM from 18-year-old Dire Ridge High School senior, Mason Wilder, stating he and Lutz had discovered Maguire’s body in a wooded area south of Grisham Road.

Maguire’s body has been taken to Jackson County for an autopsy. Anyone with any information should contact the Canaan Police Department.

Maguire was bound for UCLA on a sports scholarship after leading the Canaan softball team to a state championship this year. Counselors are available for any student or staff member who may need assistance. Further information has not been released.