APSO believes body found on I-10 E near Prairieville is that of missing woman

Foul play not suspected after body found off I-10 near Prairieville
By Nick Gremillion | November 14, 2019 at 1:28 PM CST - Updated November 14 at 5:19 PM

PRAIRIEVILLE, La. (WAFB) - Authorities with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office are investigating a body found off of I-10 E near Prairieville.

Investigators say the body was discovered by state crews off to the side of the right eastbound lane of the interstate on Thursday, Nov. 14. The body was found around 12 p.m.

APSO officials say it’s believed the body is that of a woman who was reported missing Wednesday, Nov. 13, Debrah Dammann, 50, of Prairieville. Foul play is not suspected, authorities say.

A body was found along I-10 E near Prairieville Thursday, Nov. 14.
A body was found along I-10 E near Prairieville Thursday, Nov. 14. (Source: WAFB)

The case remains under investigation. Toxicology results and an autopsy are pending.

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