Authorities say body found by frog-hunting boys that of woman missing five years

Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that authorities have positively identified the human remains located near a Loranger residence early last week as those of missing person Dena Fout (DOB 2.11.68).
A portion of Dena's skeletal remains were found in the early morning hours of May 21, 2014, by several boys as they were frog hunting in a wooded area behind their residence just north east of Loranger.
Dena Fout was last seen outside of her Loranger residence on August 4, 2009, at approximately 2:00 p.m.
Countless man hours have gone into investigating Dena’s disappearance. With many reports and tips throughout the years that Dena was still alive; detectives were never able to verify her whereabouts until Monday at approximately 10 a.m.
Currently, detectives are aggressively working to establish a cause and time of death. Speculations are not be made at this time as to the unexplained death or disappearance.
Sheriff Edwards is asking anyone with information regarding the case to please come forward. Crime Stoppers is a safe and anonymous way for the public to convey pertinent case information to authorities at any time.
Crime Stoppers tips can be place through calling 800.554.5245.
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