Thompson, CT – The human remains recently found in Thompson have been identified as those of 33-year-old Brandy Richard from Plainfield, Connecticut. Richard had been missing since November 2023.
Plainfield Police officially confirmed the identity of the remains after working with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
The body was discovered last week in a wooded area along East Thompson Road. The discovery was made on May 30, according to authorities.
Brandy Richard was reported missing on November 11, 2023. After several months of search efforts and investigation, this development brings a sad update to the case.
The Plainfield Police Department, who led the missing person investigation, released a statement on Sunday confirming the news. They stated that the cause and manner of death have not yet been determined. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is still conducting additional tests to learn more about how she died.
Police have said that the case is still under investigation, and no further details are available to the public at this time. Authorities did not say how the body was found or what led them to search that particular area in Thompson.
Richard’s disappearance in November sparked concern in the community and among her family members. Flyers were distributed, and local volunteers participated in search efforts. But as time went on, there were few leads in the case.
Police had been following multiple tips and continued their search quietly in the background, even as public attention faded.
The discovery of Richard’s remains was a result of continued investigative efforts, though police have not shared specific details about what led to the breakthrough. It remains unclear whether foul play is suspected or if the case is being treated as a homicide.
This is not the first time this area of Connecticut has been the focus of missing person investigations. However, authorities stressed that there is no public safety threat at this time.
Family and friends of Brandy Richard have not issued a public statement yet. On social media, many local residents expressed sadness and offered condolences to her loved ones.
Brandy Richard’s case had drawn attention for the long period she was missing without any clear answers. Now that her remains have been found, her family is finally getting some closure, even though many questions still remain.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Plainfield Police Department. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to help investigators piece together what happened.
For now, the community of Plainfield mourns the loss of a young woman whose life ended too soon.