News Release
Autopsy confirms body found near Nordegg is missing woman from Edmonton
*Woman’s death considered to be non-criminal
The Edmonton Police Service Missing Persons Unit in cooperation with Rocky Mountain House RCMP have concluded the investigation into the disappearance of Anina Hundsdoerfer.
At approximately 4 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2014, the body of the missing woman was discovered by RCMP search teams in a forested area just off the road several kilometres north of where the woman’s car was previously discovered.
The Edmonton Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy on the body on Thursday, May 15, 2014, and identified the deceased as Anina Hundsdoerfer, 32. EPS detectives found no signs of foul play and the death is considered to be non-criminal in nature at this time. As the death is considered non-criminal, no further information will be released by police.
The Hundsdoerfer family has asked the EPS to convey their thanks to those members of the public who phoned in tips or helped in the search for Anina.
Background:
Anina Hundsdoerfer was reported missing to the EPS by her roommate on Sunday, March 23, 2014. It was believed that Hundsdoerfer’s last known location was the office where she worked, near 99 Avenue and 108 Street, between 1 and 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2014. Her disappearance was out of character, and there were concerns for her well-being. Alberta Fish and Wildlife officers located Anina’s 2005 Toyota Echo parked along the side of Highway 734 (Forestry Trunk Road) between Rocky Mountain House and Nordegg on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 25, 2014. The EPS Missing Persons Unit was notified, and the RCMP Rocky Mountain House Detachment confirmed the finding. The EPS with the assistance of the RCMP continued to actively search for Hundsdoerfer. RCMP dog teams covered a significant amount of ground in the area despite the terrain, snow accumulation and weather conditions.
News Release
Minister offers condolences to the family of Anina Hundsdoerfer
Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Minister Robin Campbell issued the following statement today.
“On behalf of the Government of Alberta I’d like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Anina Hundsdoerfer.
“Anina was a Forest Health Officer with Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development. As with all employees in the public service, her work was important to the success of the province.
“Anina was passionate about her job and well known for the training she provided on Mountain Pine Beetle ground surveys.
“I know Anina will be dearly missed by her friends and colleagues within the Government of Alberta. The news we received today is difficult and our thoughts and prayers are with Anina’s family and friends.”
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