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ELKMONT-On Thursday, April 17, 2025, the Limestone County Sheriffโs Office received a missing person report from a family in the Ardmore, Alabama, community. The report involved an 18-year-old female who had not been seen or heard from, prompting immediate concern.
Investigators Martin Evans and Cooper Posey initiated an urgent search and began following leads to locations the individual was known to frequent. This search included a residence in the 24000 block of Esten Lane in Elkmont, Alabama, identified as the home of the individualโs ex-boyfriend.
Upon arrival at the residence of Johnathan Andrew Etter, investigators located the body of the missing teen. A search
warrant was quickly obtained, and during the execution of the warrant, evidence was discovered that led to the arrest of Etter. He is currently charged with Abuse of a Corpse, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
warrant was quickly obtained, and during the execution of the warrant, evidence was discovered that led to the arrest of Etter. He is currently charged with Abuse of a Corpse, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.Johnathan Andrew Etter, 20, of Elkmont, Alabama, has been booked into the Limestone County Jail. A bond has not yet been set.
This investigation is active and ongoing. Additional charges may be forthcoming. For the integrity of this investigation, no further information will be released at this time.
Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin and the entire Limestone County Sheriffโs Office extend our deepest condolences to the family during this difficult time. We ask the community to join us in prayer and support for the loved ones impacted by this tragic
loss.
Media Release/Limestone County Sheriff’s Office
