DES MOINES, Iowa -- The family of Mollie Tibbetts has issued a statement via the Iowa Department of Public Safety.
Tibbetts disappeared on July 18 while jogging in her home town. After more than a month of searching, investigators located her body in a farm field in rural Poweshiek County on Tuesday, Aug. 21. An autopsy is being conducted -- but results may not be available for some time.
The family released the following statement:
Cristhian Rivera, 24, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of the 20-year-old Tibbetts. He may make his first court appearance on Wednesday.