Mystery of missing woman's body found in shallow grave in her backyard after cops said she may have left the state

THE body of a missing 64-year-old woman has been found in her own backyard buried in a shallow grave after she was reported missing in November.

Julie Marie Catron may have mysteriously traveled to Florida months before being found behind her Georgia home on Wednesday, cops say.

Detectives said the investigation led them to search Catron's residence where she was discovered.

The coroner's office has confirmed the remains are of Catron, but the office is sending her body to Atlanta for further inspection.

Columbus police chief Freddie Blackmon said foul play is a possibility at this time, WTVM reported.

This comes after police said Catron may have traveled from Columbus, Georgia, to Destin, Florida in November 2021.

The purpose behind her travels is not known.

Catron's cause of death has not been confirmed at this time.

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