Iowa, LA — The search for 53-year-old Bonnie Signorelli Fontenot ended in tragedy on Wednesday afternoon, when authorities discovered her body in the median between I-10 and Frontage Road near U.S. 165. Fontenot had been reported missing after last being seen on August 22, according to the Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office (JDPSO).
Louisiana State Police have assumed responsibility for the investigation, with the JDPSO providing assistance. Officials have not released additional details regarding the circumstances of Fontenot’s death.
Fontenot’s passing brings a somber close to a search that drew concern from the local community. Authorities continue to appeal for information and urged anyone with knowledge related to the case to contact Louisiana State Police directly.
The investigation remains active as law enforcement works to determine the circumstances surrounding her death, emphasizing the importance of public vigilance and cooperation in ensuring community safety.