Crime & Safety

Body of Missing Newton Teen Found in Natick

No foul play is suspected.

The body of a Newton teen reported missing Thursday afternoon has been found in Natick. 

Karen Douglas, 18, reportedly went missing the afternoon of Oct. 3. According to Newton Patch, a note from Newton North High School Principal Jennifer Price, quoted on the Village14 blog, said police were not treating the incident as suspicious at the time. 

According to WCVB, Newton Police have now confirmed Douglas' body has been found in Natick

From the report: 

Authorities spent a couple of days searching the Cabot Woods area for the teen before locating her body. ... No further details were provided but Newton Police Lt. Bruce Apothaker said no foul play is suspected. 

Stay tuned to Patch for more information as it becomes available. 


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com.