Missing nursing student found dead in her car
According to reports,a Kankakee County Sheriff deputy was the one that noticed debris which included a mirror and a bumper by the side of the road early morning hours on Thursday and the parts matched that of Khalili's missing vehicle.
Bourbonnais Deputy Chief,David Anderson in a statement said:
''Investigators found the vehicle upside down and submerged in a pond off interstate 57 near mile marker 31.7 between Manteno and Bourbonnais.A deceased woman was found inside matching the description of 27 year old Sheila Khalili.''
Investigators who have been at the scene of the accident since 4 a:m. on Thursday,says it was a single vehicle traffic accident but investigations still continues as an autopsy is scheduled for 11 a:m. Thursday.
Sheila's family has expressed thanks to everyone that has shown concern since her disappearance,the family's lawyer,Thomas Glasgow read in a statement:
''The family of Sheila Khalili extends their deepest thanks to the efforts of law enforcement,the media,Olivet Nazarene University as well as the many friends and relatives that contributed their time and efforts to the search for the recovery of Sheila.
''The location of the car and the recovery of Sheila's body gives the family closure and they understand that without the help of law enforcement,the media and the public;they would never have closure in her disappearance.''
Her school,Olivet Nazarene University also issued a statement,read below....
''The university learned this morning from the family and local authorities that Sheila's car was found just north of Bourbonnais and that Sheila was in the car,having passed away.
''We grieve the loss of such a bright young student whose warm heart and passion for serving others was so evident in her life.We are continuing to pray for her family and friends.''
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