Body found in Santa Cruz Mountains during search for missing 73-year-old woman

Authorities in Santa Cruz County said they located a body during a search for an elderly woman who went missing in the area more than two months ago.

According to the sheriff’s office, a body was found in what was described as a “densely wooded area” Sunday afternoon, as crews were conducting a search for 73-year-old Jeanne Burke. The search efforts were being conducted in the area of Ice Cream Grade and Moore Ranch Road.

In a statement Tuesday, the sheriff’s office said they have not determined the identity of the recovered body…

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