Body Found Under Bridge Identified as Missing Grayson Woman

Tessa Reeves, 50, had been missing for over a month before her remains were discovered.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 7:08pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a crumpled piece of fabric, its texture and shadows dramatically illuminated by a harsh camera flash, conceptually representing the discovery of a victim's remains.The grim discovery of a missing woman's remains under a bridge has left a Kentucky community searching for answers.Grayson Today

Authorities in Grayson, Kentucky have identified a body found earlier this week as Tessa Reeves, a 50-year-old woman who had been missing for more than a month. Kentucky State Police were notified on March 24 after the body was discovered beneath a bridge along State Route 7 near Gibbs Hardware.

Why it matters

Reeves' disappearance and death have raised concerns in the Grayson community, as she was reported missing after last being seen at a local pub on February 13. The discovery of her body under the bridge has prompted an investigation by state police to determine the circumstances surrounding her death.

The details

According to authorities, Reeves did not have a cellphone or personal belongings with her at the time of her disappearance. Both her disappearance and the discovery of her body are currently under investigation by Kentucky State Police.

  • Reeves was last seen on February 13 at Bayso's Sports Pub in Grayson.
  • Her body was discovered on March 24 beneath a bridge along State Route 7 near Gibbs Hardware.

The players

Tessa Reeves

A 50-year-old woman from Grayson, Kentucky who was reported missing on February 13 and whose body was later discovered under a bridge.

Kentucky State Police

The law enforcement agency investigating Reeves' disappearance and death.

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What’s next

State police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Reeves' disappearance and death.

The takeaway

The discovery of Tessa Reeves' body has left the Grayson community searching for answers and has raised concerns about her safety and wellbeing in the weeks leading up to the discovery of her remains.