Body Appears to Be Missing Kan. Student

[Akoto]

Source: Associated Press

EL DORADO, Kan. (AP) -- A body found in Kansas appears to be that of a missing college student who led a secret life as an Internet porn star, police said Thursday.

Authorities said the preliminary physical description of the body found about 50 miles east of El Dorado matches that of missing college student Emily Sander. Investigators refused to give details about the state of the body or how it was found.

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Sander, 18, was last seen leaving an El Dorado bar Friday with a man who has been the focus of a nationwide search since police found large quantities of blood in a Kansas motel room where he was staying.

Prior to finding the body, investigators said they had not found a link between Sander and her activities as an online porn star named Zoey Zane. But publicity about her explicit photos brought a flood of tips, many of them false leads.

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[Mike03]

1. Sad. This is news I expected but really didn't want to hear.

It will be interesting to learn what the connection is between Mirales, his girlfriend and Emily Sander. I have a feeling this was a crime of opportunity rather than some elaborate premeditated crime.

Yet, it's very strange, and pointlessly risky for the perpetrator.

EDIT: My thoughts and prayers are with Emily's family and friends. What a godawful nightmare.

[aquart]

2. 18. It sucks.