IOWA, La. (KPLC) - The search for a missing Jeff Davis woman has come to a tragic end.

Around 12:40 p.m. today, the Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office found a dead woman in the median between I-10 and Frontage Road near U.S. 165.

JDPSO identified the woman as 53-year-old Bonnie Signorelli Fontenot, who was reported missing. She was last seen the night of Aug. 22 at the Lost Shoes RV Park near Lacassine. Fontenot’s last known contact was a text message sent just after 8 that evening.

Louisiana State Police has taken over the investigation, but JDPSO said it will assist LSP as needed.

Authorities did not release any information regarding the circumstances of Fontenot’s death. 7News has reached out to state police for more information.

The sheriff’s office asks that all further tips an

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