Discovered remains in a secluded pond thought to be the missing woman from a 2-year disappearance.
In a tragic development, a body believed to be Courtney Taylor Martin, who has been missing for two years, was discovered in a private pond in Smith County, Texas. The remains were found by dive teams, according to Smith County Sheriff Larry Smith.
Martin, who was 34 years old at the time of her disappearance, was last seen alive in May 2023. She contacted her mother, stating she was at a nearby intersection and needed a ride. Unfortunately, this was the last known communication.
The circumstances surrounding Martin's death are currently under investigation by the Smith County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Smith expressed that while the mother has some closure, she still wants to know what happened to her daughter, and the sheriff's office shares this desire.
The location of the body discovery is not specified. However, it is known that the backpack belonging to Courtney Taylor Martin was found approximately 150 yards away from where her body was discovered.
The remains of the body have been sent to a forensic institution in Dallas for further examination. Smith estimated that it will take a few months for the body to be positively identified due to the remains being skeletal.
Sheriff Smith stated that the investigation aims to ensure that if Martin's death is a homicide, the responsible party is identified. The search results do not provide the name of the investigator or head of the investigation into the murder of Courtney Taylor Martin in Texas.
As the investigation continues, the community and Martin's family are urged to remain vigilant and cooperative. This is a developing story and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
