Body Found in Forest Preserve Believed to Be Mom Missing Since July

Police in Illinois said that a body found in a forest preserve may possibly be that of a woman who went missing late last month. 

Authorities earlier said Olasinmibo “Sinmi” Abosede, 46, was last seen on July 30, at about 9:20 a.m. local time, walking away from her Naperville, Ill., home on the 2100 block of Sudbury Street.

A systematic search was conducted on Aug. 4 that involved 40 trained volunteers, K9 teams and drone operators, police said.

On Thursday, Aug. 14, the Naperville Police Department confirmed in a news release that authorities were summoned to a trailhead at the southwest corner of Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve following the discovery of a dead body.

“Officers arrived on scene and were led through a dense area of high grass to the body,” the statement read. “The clothing of the deceased matched the clothing that Olasinmibo ‘Sinmi’ Abosede was last seen wearing. At this time we continue to believe that no foul play is suspected.”

Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres said that while authorities believe that the remains belong to Abosede, the DuPage County Coroner’s Office will make the formal identification. 

“We are deeply saddened by this loss and extend our sincere condolences to the Abosede family during this difficult time,” Arres stated, per the department’s news release. “Thank you to everyone in our community who assisted with this investigation and for your care and concern. We ask that everyone keep the family in your thoughts and respect their privacy during this difficult time.”

The department added that it is assisting the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Police, which is leading the investigation. 

Police said at the time of Abosede’s disappearance that she had on a long-sleeve black Adidas jacket, grey sweatpants, a black head scarf, and black Crocs. The department added that she apparently left behind her cell phone, credit cards and other personal items.

Abosede is a married mother of four, ABC affiliate WLS reported, which added that her family asked the public for help in determining her whereabouts on Friday, Aug 8. 

“Her love, unwavering faith in God and devotion to our children have been the foundation of our family,” said Gbenga Abosede, Olasinmibo’s husband, at the time. “She’s a gem of a woman.”

St. Raphael Catholic Church in Naperville said in an earlier Facebook post during Abosede’s disappearance that she was a parishioner, calling her a “devoted sister of Christ.” Amid the police’s announcement about the discovery of the body, the church stated in a Thursday update that its “thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends during this difficult time.”

“Our hearts go out to Sinmi’s family, friends, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” Forest Preserve District Police Chief David Pederson said in a press statement. “We will continue to work closely with the Naperville Police Department and the DuPage County Coroner’s Office to ensure this investigation is thorough and respectful.”

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Police said the Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve remains open to the public and that there is no threat to safety. 

Those with information about the case are asked to contact police@dupageforest.org.