The body of Linda Brown, a special education teacher at Robert Healy Elementary School in Chicago, was discovered in Lake Michigan. This tragic finding occurred on Monday morning, as confirmed by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Details Surrounding the Discovery
Authorities recovered Brown’s body in the 3100-block of South Lake Shore Drive, located on the city’s South Side. This incident follows an extensive search by her family, who had been looking for her since she went missing over a week ago.
Timeline of Events
- Linda Brown was last seen on January 3 in the Bronzeville neighborhood.
- Her last known location was near the 4500-block of South King Drive.
- Police found her vehicle parked close to 35th and Lake Park Avenue.
- Surveillance footage indicated she was in the vicinity of 3500-block South Lake Park Avenue.
Investigation Status
As of now, the circumstances surrounding how Brown ended up in the lake remain unclear. The Cook County Medical Examiner has not released details regarding the cause of her death.
The community, touched by this tragedy, continues to seek answers while mourning the loss of a dedicated teacher.
