Eaton County Sheriff’s Office detectives have been working
in conjunction with the Michigan State University Departments of Anthropology
and Integrative Biology along with the Medical Examiner’s Office and have
positively identified the remains as Stephanie Lynette Southwell, a 35 year old
white female, from Lansing. Southwell was last seen in the Lansing area
approximately one year ago. Anyone with information about the death of
Southwell or her last known whereabouts is encouraged to contact Detective Rick
Buxton at (517-323-8484) or Detective Troy Gardner at (517-543-5519) from the
Eaton County Sheriff’s Office. You may also contact Crime Stoppers of
Mid-Michigan at (517-483-7867).