Brown County – Indiana State Police Detectives were called to investigate a female body that was discovered earlier today in rural Brown County. The female has been identified as Hannah N. Wilson, 22 years old, originally from Fishers, Indiana and a current student at Indiana University in Bloomington.
The investigation has led detectives to arrest Daniel E. Messell, 49 of Bloomington. Messell is being held on a preliminary charge of Murder.
The investigation has been in joint cooperation with the Bloomington Police Department who had taken a Missing Persons report regarding Miss Wilson earlier this afternoon.
The Monroe County Prosecutor’s Office along with the Brown County Prosecutor and the Brown County Coroner are also involved in the investigation that continues at this time.
At the time of this release, a mug photo was not available.
This is the only information that will be released at this time.
The Indiana State Police stresses the filing of criminal charges is only the beginning of the process and Mr. Messell is presumed innocent until and unless guilt is proven in court.
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