Dec 06, 2022

Homicide: KC Police ID body of man found in wooded area

Posted Dec 06, 2022 11:00 AM

KANSAS CITY, Kan. —Law enforcement authorities have identified the body of a man discovered September 15, in a wooded area in the 4200 block of Kaw Drive as 41-year-old Ottoniel Agustin-Chavez, according to Kansas City, Kansas Police.

An individual walking in the area found the body. Based on autopsy results, the case is being investigated as a homicide.

The KCKPD Major Case Unit is in charge of the investigation. Anyone with information on this case is urged to call the Crime Stoppers TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477). All tips are anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.There is nothing further to report at this time.