Body found near yacht basin could be missing woman

The Demopolis Police Department confirms that a body was found in the river near the Demopolis Yacht Basin on Sunday, Dec. 29 around 12:30 p.m. by a boater. DPD Chief Tommie Reese would not confirm if this was Maggie Wright, who went missing after leaving the Demopolis Civic Center on Dec. 21.

Reese stated the body would be sent to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences in Montgomery for an autopsy and for positive identification.

Reese asked that the community keep this family in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time, especially since this is the holiday season.

More information will be provided once it is received.