Body of missing dental student found in Hudson River

29-year-old Jiwon Lee, last seen April 1, suffered from depression



Damn. Tragic news out of New York City, where police confirmed that a body found floating in the Hudson River has been identified as dental student Jiwon Lee, who had been missing for over a month.

Body found in Hudson River is identified as that of missing Columbia University student Jiwon Lee

Lee, a 29-year-old year student at Columbia Dental School, was last seen on April 1. She was wearing a sweater, underwear and boots when her body was found floating off of W. 86th St. on Saturday afternoon.

Lee was reportedly bi-polar, suffered from depression and had previously attempted suicide before she went missing. The investigation tracked her cell phone to the George Washington Bridge, which prompted speculation that she had jumped.

Missing: 29-year-old dental student Jiwon Lee

Last seen April 1 on the Upper West Side


In New York City, police and loved ones are asking for the public's help in finding Jiwon Lee, a dental student who has been missing for a week. She was last seen on the upper west side at 8:30 pm on April 1.

Police: Dental student reported missing since Wednesday

Lee, a student at Columbia University's College of Dental Medicine, was reported missing on Wednesday night. She is described as a 29-year-old female, 5-foot-2, 120-pounds, with black hair and black eyes. Here are some more details from the NYPD: