Melissa Joy Dietzel, 22 (Handout Photo) |
RANDWICK, Australia -- A body found 30 feet up an oak tree has been identified as missing Redlands woman.
The remains of 22-year old Melissa Joy Dietzel were found January 12 by a tree surgeon near Sydney.
Family members say she had recently been fired from her job as a nanny where she had been working since arriving in Australia in November.
Authorities say missing persons records, dental records, and American brand labels on her clothes led to the identification.
Her family say she had been missing for more than a month when her body was found.
The cause of death is still under investigation.
Authorities say they are not ruling out suicide.
The remains of 22-year old Melissa Joy Dietzel were found January 12 by a tree surgeon near Sydney.
Family members say she had recently been fired from her job as a nanny where she had been working since arriving in Australia in November.
Authorities say missing persons records, dental records, and American brand labels on her clothes led to the identification.
Her family say she had been missing for more than a month when her body was found.
The cause of death is still under investigation.
Authorities say they are not ruling out suicide.
