Body of Missing 29-Year-Old Woman Found in New York Creek After Four-Day Search

Leah Bellitto's death is under investigation, with no signs of foul play or public danger reported by police.

Leah Bellitto, 29, was reported missing on February 8 after leaving her Amherst, New York, home on foot during freezing temperatures.
Her body was discovered on February 11 in a creek near Dodge Road by a volunteer involved in the search effort.
Police have stated there is no evidence of foul play and no apparent threat to public safety, though the cause of death remains under investigation.
Dozens of volunteers, including community members and search organizations, participated in the search, which was prompted by the discovery of her belongings and footprints near the creek.
Bellitto's family has requested privacy, and her former high school, Nardin Academy, expressed condolences to her loved ones in a public statement.