A body believed to be that of a missing Ohio woman was found this afternoon across from the area in which 26 year old Chelsea Martinez vehicle was found last Sunday. Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn said in a press conference late this evening that the body of a young woman was found across from Shager Park in Warsaw Township. The body has been taken to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner for positive identification. Information from her family in Ohio and the Columbus police department led law enforcement to 39 year old Jason Nisbit of Faribault. Dunn said Nisbit gave them information that led them to her body. While Dunn would not comment on whether he confessed, he did say Nisbit was cooperative. Investigators continue to work the case and Jason Nisbit has been jailed on suspicion of 2nd degree homicide. He will be formally charged in court on Monday. Dunn thanked the BCA, deputies and both Faribault and Northfield police departments for their assistance. Martinez was reported missing July 30th. Family and friends were in contact with law enforcement immediately as they thought at first that she might harm herself. More details of the case will be released when the formal complaint has been filed.
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