Body of Linda Valez Found in Glen Ellyn's Panfish Park

Glen Ellyn police announced Sunday night that the body of a Wheaton woman missing since Sept. 24 was discovered in Panfish Park late Saturday afternoon.

The deceased, Linda Valez, 33, was found buried in a clearing in a wooded area of the park, which is located off of Park Boulevard just south of Roosevelt Road.

"The victim showed obvious signs of trauma," according to a press release from Glen Ellyn Police. 

"(T)here is no evidence to suggest there is a threat to the public," according to the release. 

Glen Ellyn police had been patrolling the parks and wooded areas in the village searching for Valez all day Saturday. 

"While on a foot patrol in Panfish Park, a police officer discovered some locations he determined to be suspicious," according to the press release. "His observations were based upon the foot traffic and activity that appeared to have occurred in this forested area of the park."

The DuPage County Sheriff's Office evidence team and the Wheaton police were called to assist in the investigation. DuPage County Major Crimes Task Force, which includes investigators from agencies throughout DuPage County, also was activated.

No further information was available Sunday night.

This article will be updated.