A tragic discovery was made Thursday morning after the search for a missing 9-year-old girl ended in heartbreak.
Renesmay Eutsey obituary news
Authorities confirmed that the body of Renesmay Eutsey, who was reported missing from Dunbar Borough, Fayette County, was found partially submerged in the Youghiogheny River near Smithton in Westmoreland County. The discovery was made around 5:30 a.m., just hours after law enforcement and volunteers continued the urgent search for the child.
Renesmay had last been seen around 2 a.m. Wednesday on the 100 block of 3rd Street in Dunbar Borough, sparking a widespread effort to locate her.
In a shocking development, Pennsylvania State Police announced that Renesmee’s adoptive mother, Kourtney Malinda Eutsey, 31, has been charged with criminal homicide in connection to the child’s death. Officials have not released further details on what led investigators to file the charges but confirmed the investigation is active and ongoing.
Local residents expressed grief and outrage at the news, with many gathering near the scene where the young girl was recovered. Crisis counselors are being made available to members of the community and those affected by the tragedy.
Authorities are urging anyone with additional information to contact Pennsylvania State Police as they continue to piece together the circumstances surrounding Renesmay’s death.
