Body recovered from reservoir identified as missing teen

By Ken Stevens

February 20, 2018

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WTVN) -- Columbus police have positively identified the body pulled from the Griggs Reservoir on Monday as that of a 17-year old, missing for almost a month.

Payton Young's remains were discovered after cadaver dogs picked up a scent near Hayden Falls. Her car was found nearby.

The investigation continues into how Young died, though police believe she may have taken her own life.

Young had not been seen since January 21st, when she was reported missing.

(Photo courtesy Columbus Police)

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