Minneapolis police are investigating a series of deaths after three bodies were discovered in the city over a three-day period. The latest discovery was made near the Stone Arch Bridge.
The University of Minnesota Police Department found a body near the bridge, but details regarding the circumstances of the death have not yet been released.
The first body was found on Saturday at approximately 6 p.m. in a wooded area near East River Flats park, close to the Mississippi River. The deceased has been identified as Karen Lynn Sognesand, 56, of Maple Grove. An obituary noted her struggle with mental health and the loss of her father.
The second body was found Sunday at around 11:30 a.m. near the shoreline of Bde Maka Ska Lake. According to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, the body was found in a severe state of decomposition.
It remains unclear if the three discovered bodies are connected or if foul play is involved in any of the cases. Investigations by the Minneapolis Police Department are ongoing.