Missing Custer woman found deceased

News Staff
April 25, 2024
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Last Updated 1 week ago

CUSTER, S.D. – The Custer County Sheriff’s Office says a missing Custer woman has been found dead.

Her body was found in rural Fall River County Tuesday evening near her vehicle.

The Custer County Emergency Management issued a release Thursday with the news.

Johnna Helen Bense, 59, was reported missing last week. Authorities say she left home without her glasses, hearing aids and medication.

Bense’s death is being investigated by the Fall River County Sheriff’s Office.

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