(Sioux City, IA) — Authorities are identifying a body pulled from the Big Sioux River in August as a Sioux City man who was reported missing. Sioux City police say 24-year-old Franky Muritok of Sioux City was found in the water August 21st. He was reported missing August 15th after he never returned home from a walk with his dog. His pet was found tied up near the river. The State Crime Lab used DNA testing to identify his body and the Sioux City PD received the results Thursday. Investigators say there’s no indication of foul play in Muritok’s death.
Authorities ID Body Pulled From Big Sioux River in Sioux City
By Mandy Billings
Dec 3, 2021 | 3:51 PM
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