Investigators: Suspect revealed location of body

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By KVAL.com staff

Story Published: Nov 13, 2009 at 2:39 PM PST

COOS BAY, Ore. -- The suspect charged with the murder of a Coquille woman who disappeared Monday led investigators to her grave site on Thursday, investigators revealed at a press conference Friday.

Investigators confirmed Friday that the body of Jayme Austin was recovered from a grave from a remote road in Coos County, about 17 miles from Austin's home.

Law enforcement officials said Friday that Patrick Lee Horath, Austin's brother-in-law, led investigators to the site on Thursday night. Horath was arrested on suspicion of Austin's murder.

Investigators believe Horath killed Austin sometime on Monday. She was reported missing to the sheriff's office at 2:30 p.m.

Investigators also said they believe Horath acted alone.

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