Update: 1:23 p.m. ET:
As TMZ reports, law enforcement sources have confirmed that a body found in Lake Piru Monday morning is that of missing actress Naya Rivera. CrimeOnline will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
Original story:
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office said in a Twitter post on Monday that searchers have found a body in Lake Piru, where “Glee” actress Naya Rivera went missing on Wednesday.
Authorities had previously said they suspected the 33-year-old actress drowned in the southern California lake during an excursion with her 4-year-old son, who was discovered asleep Wednesday in the a drifting pontoon boat Rivera had rented earlier that day. The boy was wearing a life preserver and was unharmed. An adult life preserver was also found on the boat.
Happening now: A body has been found at Lake Piru this morning. The recovery is in progress. A news conference will take place at 2 pm at the lake.
— Ventura Co. Sheriff (@VENTURASHERIFF) July 13, 2020
The sheriff will hold a news conference at 2 p.m. PT (5 p.m. ET) on Monday.
CrimeOnline will provide further updates when more information is available.
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[Feature image: Naya Rivera by Taylor Jewell/Invisiin/AP; AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu]
