Update – On Monday, August 29, 2022, investigators were following up on a tip in the hopes of locating Jasmine Hughes safe. Information was received from citizens that Hughes was seen at a business in Montpelier. Employees at the business confirmed this information.
While conducting another search of Hughes' property on Robert Terrell Road using canines, investigators located a deceased female in the woods behind her home.
The deceased female has been positively identified as Jasmine Destiny Hughes.
There were no signs of foul play and the Sheriff's Office is not seeking any suspects in this case.
We extend our sincerest condolences to the family of Jasmine Hughes during this difficult time.
We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to the media for their efforts in quickly communicating this information to the public. We would also like to thank our community partners that shared this information on social media.
Hanover, Va. – The Hanover County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing adult.
Jasmine Destiny Hughes, 23, was last seen on Sunday, August 21, 2022. She was reported missing on Tuesday, August 23, 2022.
Hughes was last seen wearing a grey in color Nike hooded sweatshirt with a green check mark.
Hughes is described as a white female, 5'3" tall, weighing 123 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jasmine Hughes is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff's Office at (804) 365-6140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. Citizens can also download the "P3 Tips" app for their mobile devices to submit their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
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