Heartbreaking: University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts found dead

Breaking news out of Iowa where we’re seeing reports that the body of missing student Mollie Tibbets has bee found:

BREAKING: Missing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts found dead. Stay with us as this story develops. https://t.co/n9cLiSlpt5

— Des Moines Register (@DMRegister) August 21, 2018

BREAKING: Two sources tells Fox News Mollie Tibbetts found deceased.

— Matt Finn (@MattFinnFNC) August 21, 2018

Family Friend Tells Crime Stoppers Mollie Tibbetts' Body Has Been Found https://t.co/bBeThLIKnU

— Ed Wilson (@EdWilsonWX13HD) August 21, 2018

Details are scarce at this point and a news conference is scheduled for later this afternoon:

KCRG reports the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is holding a 5:00 p.m. news conference at the Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office in Montezuma.

We’ll keep you posted.

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