KCPD needs assistance identifying murder victim at 24th and Monroe

The body of a young woman was found this past Sunday behind an abandoned apartment building on the 2400 block of Monroe Avenue, not far from the 23rd Street exit off Interstate 70. The Kansas City Police Department is investigating the death as a homicide but has yet to identify the woman and is seeking information on her identity.

Details:

The victim is described as a black female, medium complexion, approximately 5 feet 1 inches tall and weighing about 200 pounds. She appears to be between 18 years old to late 20s. The victim has a tattoo of the name “Anthony” on her lower back, a stud lip ring in her lower lip, and stud earrings in her ears.

The victim has long black and blonde hair extensions, with dyed-red cornrows underneath the hair extensions.  

Those who believe they may have information are encouraged to contact the KCPD Homicide Unit at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).