Body found in Miami County, Kansas pond identified as Jordan Yust

Miami County, Kansas authorities confirmed today that a body found in a pond has been identified as Jordan Yust, Olathe, who has been missing since March 3.

Yust has relatives who live in the Joplin area.

The following news release was issued by the Miami County Sheriff's Office:

Update: The body has been positively identified as Jordan Yust, who was reported missing from Olathe, Kansas. Identification was confirmed through an autopsy and fingerprint analysis. The cause of death has not yet been determined, but there are no signs of foul play.

The Sheriff’s Office extends our deepest condolences to Jordan’s family and friends. We sincerely appreciate the efforts of our staff, local and out-of-county first responders, and everyone who has offered support over the past three weeks.

Earlier news release 

On March 24, 2025, at approximately 5:29 p.m., the Miami County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the area of 247th Street and 69 Highway for a death investigation. A property owner had discovered a deceased male in a pond on their property.

Upon arrival, law enforcement located the body of an adult male in the water. Given the pond’s proximity to where Jordan Yust’s vehicle was found three weeks ago and the description of the deceased, authorities believe the individual may be Jordan Yust. However, a positive identification is pending an autopsy.

The property had previously been searched extensively by boat, land, and air within the first week of Jordan’s disappearance, yielding no clues at the time. Investigators are now working to determine when the body may have entered the water.

Family members were present at the scene during the recovery, supporting one another through this difficult time.

Multiple agencies assisted in the response, including the Miami County Sheriff’s Office, Miami County EMS, Louisburg Fire Department, Olathe Police Department, and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigations Unit.

This case remains an active investigation by the Miami County Sheriff’s Office and the Olathe Police Department. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.