Elma man charged with manslaughter in woman's death

Police have arrested an Elma man in connection with the death of a woman whose decomposing body was found in a ravine near Schafer State Park.

Joshua Morris, 43, was seen on video surveillance May 22 leaving the Lucky Dog Casino with Joanna Ruth Saunders, 29, according to court documents.

Saunders was later identified as the body found June 11 on West Beerbower Road in Elma, about 1 mile away from the state park.

Mason County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Morris on July 3 for manslaughter.

Deputies discovered Saunders June 11, after gravel pit employees called.

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