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Missing Oelwein Man Found Dead in Attic

By Daren Sukhram

Story Created: Apr 9, 2009 at 3:59 PM CST

Story Updated: Apr 9, 2009 at 3:59 PM CST

FAYETTE COUNTY - After a four-day search the Fayette County Sheriff's Office reported at approximately 3:23 P.M. Deputies found the body of the missing person Trent Allen Smith, age 44 of Oelwein.

It appears that Smith died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Smith was found in the attic of his home.

The Fayette County Sheriff's Office and the family of Smith would like to thank the Fayette County Emergency Management, Aurora, Oelwein and Stanley Fire Departments, Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Management, The Iowa State Patrol for the Air and ground officers, the division of criminal investigations (DCI) and all volunteers who helped in the search. “Our prayers and thoughts are with the family”

Marty Fisher, Fayette County Sheriff.

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