Buchanan County Sheriff's Department investigating after body found in burned vehicle

The Buchanan County Sheriff's Department is investigating after a body was found inside a burned vehicle at the Bee Creek Conservation Area in Faucett on Saturday.

Posted: Dec 5, 2020 4:02 PM

Updated: Dec 6, 2020 11:07 AM

(FAUCETT, Mo.) The Buchanan County Sheriff's Department is investigating after a body was found inside a burned vehicle at the Bee Creek Conservation Area in Faucett on Saturday.

The fire department was called out to the area around 11:00 a.m. Saturday to respond to a call of a burning vehicle.

The sheriff's department confirmed a body was found inside the vehicle. Authorities have not identified the body.

This is a developing story. Check back for further updates.

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