33-Year-Old Woman Found Dead After Going Missing on New Year’s Day

A woman from upstate New York, Jennifer Hicks, has been discovered deceased at the bottom of an embankment in Rochester. Hicks went missing in the early hours of New Year’s Day and was last seen at Ziggy’s bar. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Rochester police conducted a search, leading to the discovery of her body. While there were no apparent signs of foul play, the investigation is ongoing, and the cause of death is yet to be determined by the Medical Examiner’s Office.

Missing Person Alert and Discovery of Body

After Jennifer Hicks was reported missing by her father, a missing person alert was issued. Her body was found on Tuesday in an embankment between Scio Street and Portland Avenue during a search conducted by the sheriff’s office and Rochester police.

Investigation and Cause of Death

The investigation into Jennifer Hicks’ death is still active, with no definitive answer on how she died. Law enforcement officials have not ruled out any possibilities. The Medical Examiner’s Office is working to determine the cause of death.

Tributes to Jennifer Hicks

Former classmate Dan DeHond paid tribute to Jennifer Hicks on Facebook, describing her as someone with a great sense of humor who encouraged him to continue making funny videos. Despite not spending much time together in person, DeHond felt a strong connection with Hicks.

Background and Cryptic Messages

Jennifer Hicks graduated from Monroe Community College in 2012, where she studied health sciences. She worked for Monroe Ambulance and attended Brighton High School. In the months leading up to her death, Hicks posted cryptic messages on social media, including a photo of a journal entry emphasizing the importance of relying on God rather than others.

Rochester police and Ziggy’s bar have not provided any comments regarding the incident.