Remains of Missing Woman Found In Yellow River

LILBURN, GA -- The remains of a Norcross woman who had been missing since late March have been found by a fisherman on the Yellow River, authorities say.

Ceaulovone Milner, 45, was last seen March 28 when she left a friend's house with the intention of going back to her Indian Trail apartment.

Shortly before 4 p.m. Sunday, a 911 caller said he was fishing on the Yellow River when he saw a human skull just below the water's surface.

After taking his children home, he met with responding officers and showed them the location.

The skull was found in the area of Riverside Drive and Lake Lucerne Road in unincorporated Lilburn.

The skull was taken to the Gwinnett County Medical Examiner's office and, using dental records, it was identified as Milner's.

Her cause of death remains unknown at this time.

"Though this is a tragic outcome, we hope that the family can grieve her loss and begin the healing process," Gwinnett County Police Cpl. Michele Pihera said.

Milner had told a friend she would call when she got home on March 28, but she never did.

When Milner's daughter arrived at her mother's apartment days later, she found her mother's vehicle in the parking lot. Her cellphone and keys were missing and the cellphone had been turned off.

Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to contact the Gwinnett Police criminal investigations section at (770) 513-5300.

To remain anonymous, tipsters may contact Crime Stoppers at (404) 577-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers tipsters may receive up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment.

(Photo courtesy Gwinnett County Police Department)