Missing Joplin woman found dead

Captain Nick Jimenez of the Joplin Police Department reports that Waneta Day was located deceased in the 2700 block of Iron Gates in Joplin at about 2 p.m. today, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.

“At this time no other persons are being sought or questioned in reference to this death investigation,” Jimenez said. “Thank you to everyone in the community who assisted in this case.”

The JPD and Missouri Highway Patrol earlier had issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for the 92-year-old Day who lived at 2606 Iron Gates Rd.

Day was last contacted Friday afternoon at her residence, 2606 Iron Gates Rd.,

Saturday morning at 4 a.m., her son went to check on her at the residence. He found the front door open and his mother missing.