FRANKLIN COUNTY, Mo. â Authorities have identified an 18-year-old St. Louis-area woman whose body was discovered in the backyard of a Franklin County residence earlier this month.
The Franklin County Sheriffâs Office identified the woman as Kylie Kamille Crockett of the St. Louis area after the Medical Examinerâs Office confirmed her identity on September 28, 2026.
Investigators used photographs of tattoos to assist with the identification.
Crockett had been reported missing on September 16.
The Missouri State Highway Patrolâs missing-person database lists her as an 18-year-old Black female, reported missing from Union, Missouri, with the Franklin County Sheriffâs Office listed as the investigating agency.
Body discovered off Highway A
At approximately 3:15 p.m. on September 19, Franklin County deputies responded to the 3100 block of Highway A after receiving a report of a possible deceased person in the backyard of a residence.
Deputies located a deceased female whose body was in an advanced state of decomposition.
Investigators observed what appeared to be a gunshot wound and recovered a firearm and shell casing near the body. Detectives processed the scene and collected evidence as they began working to determine both the womanâs identity and the circumstances surrounding her death.
Investigators connected the death to a missing-person case
During the investigation, detectives learned that an 18-year-old woman who had been in foster care had been reported missing from a nearby residence several days earlier.
Investigators also learned that the missing woman had reportedly left the residence with a firearm that was later reported stolen.
The Sheriffâs Office said detectives examined numerous pieces of information, including:
1- The location where the body was found
2- The description of the missing woman
3- The firearm recovered near the body
4- Information from case workers
5- Information from the Division of Family Services
6- Foster parents
7- Biological parents
8- Neighbors
9- Other individuals connected to the investigation
After examining those circumstances, investigators worked with the Medical Examinerâs Office to establish the deceased womanâs identity.
Kylie is remembered as Creative and Artistic
Kylieâs family remembers her as a vibrant young woman with a strong interest in the arts.
According to her obituary, Kylie:
* Loved drawing and art
* Loved musicâ singing and rapping
* Participated in praise dancing
* Loved anime
* Enjoyed spending time outdoors
* Loved exploring and experiencing new things
* Had a strong imagination and creative personality
* Was a fan of Juice WRLD
Her family described her as someone whose creativity and personality brought joy to the people around her.
Kylie was the daughter of Sherelle Kirkman-Crockett and Diata Crockett, Kylie was the sister of several siblings and she was also an aunt.
The Sheriffâs Office said the final cause and manner of death would be determined following the Medical Examinerâs examination and completion of the investigation.
They also have not publicly announced an arrest or identified a suspect.
Because the death investigation remains active, information may change as investigators and the Medical Examiner release additional findings.
