UPDATED: 23-year-old Amanda Matthews found dead

Written by Markee Heckenliable
June 24, 2018
Amanda Matthews, 23, shown in this undated photo, went missing near Tuweap Drive on June 20, 2018 | Photo courtesy of St. George Police Department, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — St. George Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a woman who went missing near Tuweap Drive.

Update June 25, 1:35 p.m. Amanda Matthews was found dead Monday of apparent suicide.

Amanda Matthews, 23, was reported missing Wednesday.

Matthews is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes.

Anyone who has information about Matthews’ whereabouts is asked to contact the St. George Police Department by calling 435-627-4300.

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Twitter: @STGnews | @markeekaenews

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Markee Heckenliable has lived in St. George for 10 years and graduated from Dixie State University in 2018 with her bachelor's degree in mass communication. She's the former editor in chief of the Dixie Sun News, Dixie State's student-run news organization. She also served as features and news editor in the past. Markee is an avid coffee drinker and loves to spend time with her dogs more than her human friends.

Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @markeekaenews

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1 Comment

  • ladybugavenger June 25, 2018 at 3:09 pm

    It’s always awful to hear that a missing person is found dead. It hits me a little bit harder when its because they took their own life.

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