Autopsy confirms body found near Nordegg is missing woman from Edmonton

Woman's death considered to be non-criminal

For Immediate Release:15-May-2014 @ 4:00 PM
MRU #:MP14R005-3

The Edmonton Police Service Missing Persons Unit in cooperation with Rocky Mountain House RCMP have concluded the investigation into the disappearance of Anina Hundsdoerfer.

At approximately 4 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2014, the body of the missing woman was discovered by RCMP search teams in a forested area just off the road several kilometres north of where the woman's car was previously discovered.

The Edmonton Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy on the body on Thursday, May 15, 2014, and identified the deceased as Anina Hundsdoerfer, 32. EPS detectives found no signs of foul play and the death is considered to be non-criminal in nature at this time. As the death is considered non-criminal, no further information will be released by police.

The Hundsdoerfer family has asked the EPS to convey their thanks to those members of the public who phoned in tips or helped in the search for Anina.

Background
Anina Hundsdoerfer was reported missing to the EPS by her roommate on Sunday, March 23, 2014. It was believed that Hundsdoerfer's last known location was the office where she worked, near 99 Avenue and 108 Street, between 1 and 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2014. Her disappearance was out of character, and there were concerns for her well-being. Alberta Fish and Wildlife officers located Anina's 2005 Toyota Echo parked along the side of Highway 734 (Forestry Trunk Road) between Rocky Mountain House and Nordegg on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 25, 2014. The EPS Missing Persons Unit was notified, and the RCMP Rocky Mountain House Detachment confirmed the finding. The EPS with the assistance of the RCMP continued to actively search for Hundsdoerfer. RCMP dog teams covered a significant amount of ground in the area despite the terrain, snow accumulation and weather conditions.