Corpse found in Vernon County

A corpse found, and now a death investigation is underway in Vernon County.

The body was found at a home on Quail Road in the Southwest part of the county near the Kansas line Wednesday morning.

Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher tells NewsTalk KZRG that his office requested assistance from the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Investigations Unit and the Bates County Sheriff’s Office. Mobile command units were set up near the crime scene as the investigation was being conducted.

Sheriff Mosher also said investigators do not believe there is any danger to residents in the Vernon County area at this time.

The name of the victim has not yet been released out of respect for the family and to allow for proper notifications. We will bring you more information as soon as it becomes available.