DES MOINES — An autopsy has identified the body found Friday in rural Floyd County as Michael Bruce Johns, 28, of Grundy Center, who was reported missing Oct. 26. Johns’ death has been ruled a homicide, according to the State Medical Examiner’s office in Ankeny.
The Floyd County Sheriff’s office was notified of the body found near 290th Street and Shadow Avenue, about 10 miles south of Charles City, in the area where law enforcement previously requested the public’s assistance in finding Johns.
According to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), the cause of death is not being released at this time because the investigation is ongoing.
Johns was last seen in the area between Greene, Iowa, and Charles City, Iowa, at around 6 a.m. Oct. 25.
The Floyd County Sheriff’s office, Grundy County Sheriff’s office and Iowa DCI are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Johns’ disappearance and death.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Grundy County Sheriff’s office at 319-824-6933 or the Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers at 855-300-TIPS (8477). Tips may also be left at the Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers website. Tips may also be sent with TipSoft or by texting the word CEDAR plus the information to CRIMES (274637). Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out at any time. Text HELP for more information.
