Troopers Locate Body Believed to Be That of Missing Teen

Troopers Locate Body Believed to Be That of Missing Teen
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A 16-year-old is facing a first-degree murder charge after authorities found a body they suspect is a teenager who had been missing since Nov. 13.

KTUU-TV reported that remains found on Dec. 2 near Palmer were sent to the medical examiner for identification and to determine the cause of death.

The body is believed to be that of 16-year-old David Grunwald.

Troopers say the suspect is being charged as an adult.

David Grunwald (Police handout)
David Grunwald Police handout