Missing Woman’s Remains Found Over 4 Years After She Vanished From Mobile Home Park

Mar. 15, 2025

Shannon Orton.Photo:Portage Police Department/Facebook

Portage Police Department/Facebook

The remains of a missing Indiana woman have been found more than four years after she vanished, authorities said.

On Wednesday, Feb. 5, police in Portage, Ind. confirmed that remains “recently” found in the city, about 40 miles outside Chicago, were that of Shannon Orton, according to apress releaseshared on Facebook.

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Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact Detective Nicole Heuberger at 219-764-5707 or nheuberger@portage-in.com.

source: people.com