Kayla Sobczak Obituary, Death: 18-year-old Kenosha woman identified as Lake Michigan victim
Kayla Sobczak Obituary, Death – Authorities have identified the 18-year-old woman found in Lake Michigan last weekend as Kayla Sobczak, who had been missing since December.
Discovery and Identification
The Kenosha County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed Sobczak’s identity, as announced by the Kenosha Police Department in a news release on Wednesday.
Sobczak’s family last saw her on December 17, but she was officially reported missing on December 23, six days later. After weeks without any sign of her, authorities discovered her body within a break wall at Eichelman Park in Kenosha on Sunday at 8:54 p.m. This came approximately four hours after receiving a call about a body in the lake.
To confirm her identity, officials relied on a forensic odontologist, a specialist who uses dental records for identification.
Ongoing Investigation
The Kenosha Police Department is continuing to investigate Sobczak’s death, though further details have not been disclosed. They are urging anyone with information to come forward and contact the department at 262-605-5280.
Community Response
The discovery has left many in shock and mourning, as family, friends, and the community seek answers. Authorities are working to piece together the events leading up to her disappearance and death.
As the investigation unfolds, officials hope to bring clarity and closure to Sobczak’s loved ones.
