Share this @internewscast.com

A 22-year-old New York man has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of a woman whose body was found five days after she was reported missing.

Morgan Bates, 20, was reported missing on February 22. Her body was found Sunday in Cherry Plain State Park in Petersburg.

The Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office said it had arrested Ian J. Hasselwander on Friday, charging him with second degree murder, first degree assault, first degree strangulation, and concealment of a human corpse.

Hasselwander was arraigned on Troy City Court and ordered held without bail. His next court date has not been set.

Multiple agencies worked the case, the sheriff’s office said.

“Law enforcement has worked around the clock on this case since Morgan Bates disappeared,” District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly said. “This was certainly not the outcome we had hoped for. This arrest is the first step towards justice for Morgan and her family.”

No further information was released.

For the latest true crime and justice news, subscribe to the ‘Crime Stories with Nancy Grace’ podcast.

[Featured image: Morgan Bates. Inset: Ian Hasselwander/Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office]

Post source: Crime Online

Source: This post first appeared on

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Shocking DUI Incident: Judge Arrested for Double the Legal Alcohol Limit in Crash

Share An appeals court judge from Minnesota is facing legal troubles herself…

Landmark Verdict: Trio Wins Legal Battle to Overturn Controversial Bucks Party Rape Convictions

In a significant development, two men who were previously convicted of gang…

Shocking Twist: Missing Melodee Buzzard Allegedly Handed Over to Strangers by Mother at Zoo

New developments have surfaced in the case of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard…

Repeat Offender Arrested After Vicious Assault at Local Homeless Shelter: A Deep Dive into Safety Concerns

By Staff GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A recent incident at St. Francis House…

Tragic Discovery: Young Boy Uncovers Mother’s Murder in Chilling Homecoming

Inset: Violette Pierre (GoFundMe). Background: The home in Harrisburg, Pa., where cops…

Arrest Made in Pepper Spray Incident at Heathrow Airport, UK

An individual has been detained by police at London’s Heathrow Airport following…

Tragic Shooting Incident Claims Lives of Mother and Two Children Amid Divorce Proceedings, Authorities Report

Inset: Charity Beallis (Facebook). Background: The home in Bonanza, Arkansas, where Beallis…

Systemic Neglect Exposed: Indigenous Teen’s Tragic Death in Custody Sparks Outcry

A coroner’s investigation has highlighted systemic shortcomings within the justice system that…

Disturbing Incident: Mother Allegedly Assaults Child Over Misinterpreted Disrespect

Left: Jennifer Revis. Right: Ryan Revis (Blackford County Jail). In a tragic…

Mark Sievers Granted Extension for Death Sentence Appeal in Shocking Murder Case of Beloved Doctor

A judge has approved an extension for the submission of closing arguments…

Teen Arrested, Authorities Seek Second Suspect in Fatal Stabbing of 40-Year-Old Man

A teenager has been charged and a second suspect is on the…

Convicted Murderer Bryan Kohberger Seeks Connection with Notorious Serial Killers for Support

In a surprising twist, Bryan Kohberger, a convicted murderer, is reportedly reaching…