Autauga County Authorities Release Details on Body Found in Mulberry Creek

March 19, 2026 - Autauga County, Ala. - The Autauga County Sheriff's Office has released new information following the discovery of a woman's body in Mulberry Creek on March 17, 2026. An autopsy performed by the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences has provided investigators with the first detailed description of the unidentified victim as the death investigation continues.

Autopsy Reveals Description of Unidentified Woman

According to forensic findings, the victim is a Black female, approximately:

5 feet 3 inches tall

45 to 55 years old

Around 130 pounds

Short black hair

No tattoos

A noticeable cesarean‑section scar

At the time she was found, the woman was wearing:

A multi‑colored top

A black jacket

Dark‑colored pants

Mulberry Creek in Autauga County

Investigators say these details may help families or friends identify the woman, especially those living in or near Autauga, Chilton, and Dallas counties.

Sheriff's Office Urges Public to Check on Loved Ones

The Autauga County Sheriff's Office is asking residents to check on loved ones, neighbors, or friends who match the woman's general description and may not have been heard from recently.

Authorities emphasize that no missing‑person report is too small, and even minor information could help move the investigation forward.

Anyone who believes they may know the identity of the woman-or who has information about suspicious activity in the Mulberry Creek area-is urged to contact law enforcement immediately.

Investigation Ongoing

The Sheriff's Office says the case remains classified as a death investigation pending additional autopsy results and forensic testing. No cause of death has been released, and investigators have not yet indicated whether foul play is suspected.

The body was discovered near County Road 83, a rural area of Autauga County where Mulberry Creek runs beneath the roadway. Deputies responded to the scene after receiving a call from a passerby.

The Sheriff's Office continues to work with state forensic experts to determine the woman's identity and the circumstances surrounding her death.

How to Provide Information

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Autauga County Sheriff's Office at:

📞 334‑361‑2500

Tips may be provided anonymously.