BRITT, IOWA – The Hancock County Sheriff’s office today confirmed that it was notified on July 8th, 2012 of a body in a field between the towns of Britt and Kanawha. The deceased was identified as Patricia Benge, 61, of 1760 James Avenue. Family members had reported Benge missing the previous night, and she was ultimately discovered by a family member.
An autopsy has been performed. The investigation continues, but law enforcement says foul play is not suspected.
The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office has been assisted in the investigation by the Britt Police Department, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, the Iowa State Patrol, the Hancock County Medical Examiner, and the West Hancock Ambulance Service.
