State police have identified the body of a woman found in a wooded area of South Jersey as teen that has been missing since October.

Authorities have identified the body to be Danyelle Minerva of Atco, the 19-year-old that has been missing since October 15th. The body was found off Woodstown-Alloway Road in Alloway Township.

The cause of death is still unknown and is currently being investigated by police. The body was reportedly found by tree service workers while working in the area. Minerva's family has been searching for the teen since October actively through their Facebook page, and shared the news of her death Tuesday night.

A funeral will be held for Danyelle Minerva at Wooster Funeral Home in Atco.

Police ask if anyone has information on her disappearance and death, contact New Jersey State Police Major Crime Unit Det. Sgt. Glen Garrels at 609-882-2000 ext. 3355 or Woodstown Station at 856-769-0775.

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