During this year's Masquerade I mentioned on my forum group's topic that a lady had gone missing without a trace. And my lovely Now 'n Then friends (# nownthen) had asked to be kept updated of any new developments in the case.

She had had an argument at home, and wanting to cool off a bit had put her coat on and left. Her whereabouts had been unknown from the moment she'd crossed through her front door. She had no mobile phone with her, no money, and no medication for her Epilepsy. That was seven weeks ago.

Yesterday her husband posted a message in the search group which had been put together on Facebook. In conjunction with a news article that came out the same day, this is what we know so far. Her body was found last Friday on the outskirts of our little town. She wasn't formerly identified however until this Tuesday after the autopsy because of the advanced level of decomposition. She was found at the bottom of a steep rocky slope near the road. It's still unknown whether she fell (possibly after an epileptic fit) or if it was a deliberate action on her behalf. No criminal involvement suspected.

I'm not sure what names to call all the different emotions finding this out caused. Relief that she had been found, horror that she had been here all along, just lying there out in the open night after night, fear for the family for who this whole chain of events has caused pain beyond words and that it's far from over for them... And also gratefulness for online tools that we have access to these days, which meant that we were able to spread her photo around very fast and coordinate on search sectors etc.. And dread at having to recontact everyone to let them know the search is over. And then relief all over again, because she's been found. And her body can be treated with the dignity the person is owed, and her family and friends can finally start the mourning process. But what a way to go! Whatever the husband's last words were (note: I'm assuming this is who she argued with, as both her daughters are grown up and live elsewhere), they will haunt him the rest of his life.

Anyway, there you go, guys. I'm so sorry I don't have more joyful news. :(

as someone with seizures I can tell you stress is a trigger. It's very likely a seizure caused her fall

Like FaerieDragoness already said, stress definitely can trigger seizures so it's possible that this is what happened to her. Sorry to hear about it but it's a relief at least that she was found so that her family can bury her.

Thanks for the update but sorry for the very tragic ending. Her family will have some closure now.

I was really hoping that she would be found and okay. It's awful that she went like that. At least her loved ones can morn for her now that they know, and come to terms with their loss. Thanks for letting us all know darlin.

:(!!!!!!!! thank you for letting us know, but it's a damn shame what happened. from one argument to such a fall - i can't imagine her husband being in anyway okay. i hope he also gets some help to find closure.

How sad. :( I'll keep her loved ones in my prayers, and everyone else involved...I imagine it's been a shock for many.

So sorry for her family. At least they won't be wondering for years what happened to her. I know that isn't much comfort but I'm sure not knowing is worse.

I have little words to accurately express how this update affects me. What sad news!

As with the others, I hope you, your town, and her family are able to find closure, at least. Thanks for keeping us posted, Rebekah.

You are all such a lovely bunch. ❤

The funeral service is during working hours so I doubt many people will make it. I'm going to be sending a card instead of going as well.

Next time we all chat it'll be VESNALI time. I think we could all do with some extra flowers in our life, neh? :) See you all there! xx