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Death Investigation in Poosey Conservation Area

02/22/2022

 

On Saturday, February 19, 2022 about 2:47 p.m. LCSO was dispatched Wind Pump Trail in Poosey Conservation Area northwest Livingston County as some Jamesport residents were in the area and discovered a deceased man.

LCSO, Missouri Department of Conservation and Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the area and conducted the initial investigation.  The deputy coroner took custody of the body and the LCSO requested an autopsy.   

The deceased male was identified as Michael Daniel Daly, 45, Blue Springs.  Dispatch records show Sgt. Woelfle checked on Mr. Daly who was walking along U.S. 36 on December 18, 2021.  Deputy Wilson had short conversation with Mr. Daly after that at a convenience store.  Both times our staff had contact with Mr. Daly he denied any assistance from law enforcement.

Preliminary investigation suggests the deceased male was most likely homeless, exposure to the weather most likely contributed to the cause of death and Mr. Daly had been deceased for several weeks.  Family has been notified.

Our thoughts and prayers remain with the family and friends.

 

Sheriff Steve Cox