Body Found in Mulberry Creek Under Investigation in Autauga County

Autauga County, AL (BuzzReport) — Authorities in Autauga County have launched a death investigation after the body of an unidentified female was discovered Tuesday afternoon in Mulberry Creek near the county line.

According to officials, the discovery was made at approximately 3:15 p.m. by workers with Norfolk Southern Railroad who were in the area when they noticed the body in the المياه. The location is near the boundary between Autauga and Dallas counties, prompting coordination between multiple jurisdictions as the investigation unfolds.

The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that, at this time, the woman’s identity, race, and cause of death remain unknown. Investigators are working to determine how long the body had been in the water and the circumstances surrounding the death.

Preliminary assessments suggest the body may have traveled through Mulberry Creek, which runs through several counties in central Alabama, including Dallas, Chilton, and Autauga. This has expanded the scope of the investigation as authorities consider the possibility that the incident may have originated outside Autauga County.

Officials say the case is being treated as a death investigation pending the results of an autopsy and formal identification by the state medical examiner’s office. No further details have been released regarding potential signs of trauma or foul play.

Authorities are urging anyone with information that could assist investigators to come forward. Tips can be directed to Investigator Watts with the Autauga County Sheriff’s Office at 334-361-2500.

The investigation remains ongoing, and updates are expected as more information becomes available.