Morgan County authorities discover body of missing woman, 2 detained

Morgan County authorities say a body found Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 is that of missing woman Taylor Haynes, 25, who hadn't been seen since June. (Morgan County Sheriff)
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Morgan County investigators say they have discovered the body of a woman near Trinity.

Morgan County Coroner Jeff Chunn has confirmed the identity of the body is missing person Taylor Renae Haynes.

The cause of death is still under investigation. No arrests have been made. Two people have been detained for questioning, authorities say.

According to the sheriff’s office, the body was found during the search of a 24-acre wooded area.

Morgan County authorities say they discovered the body of a woman in a wooded area near Trinity on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. (Morgan County Sheriff's Office)

The search was in relation to the hunt for Haynes, 25, who was last seen June 24 in the area of Herring Road in Hartselle.

Earlier this week, the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office said the case had been picked up by the agency.

A missing persons report was filed on Haynes July 8 with Decatur police.

According to authorities, Haynes went missing from a property outside of Decatur.

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