Police Identify Body of Woman Found in Grand Rapids Twp., Teenage Suspect in Custody

The Kent County Sheriff’s Department has identified the body of a woman found in Grand Rapids Township Thursday. Friday morning police announced her identity and that a 16-year-old is in custody in relation to her death.

The woman is now identified as McKenna Elizabeth Hilton, 18. She was a recent graduate of East Kentwood High School. An autopsy will be conducted Friday morning to determine an official cause of death.

Police have arrested a 16-year-old suspect in connection with the death. The teen's name has not been released.

Anyone with additional information should call Kent County Dispatch at 616-632-6357 or Silent Observer at 616-774-2345.