British backpacker Catherine Shaw, 23, who went missing on March 5 found dead in Guatemala
The body of missing British backpacker Catherine Shaw was found in Guatemala, according to the charity that is supporting her family. Shaw had been traveling since September last year and had also visited places in Mexico and California.
Catherine was last seen at an eco-hotel on March 4 where she was staying in the San Pedro Lake Atitlan area of the Central American country along with another friend. She was reported missing the next day on March 5. Her body has now been found and confirmed to be Shaw. The Lucie Blackman Trust released a statement saying, "We are saddened to announce that a body has been found in the search for Catherine Shaw."
UPDATE - CATHERINE SHAW - BODY FOUND
— Lucie Blackman Trust (@MissingAbroad) March 11, 2019
We are saddened to announce that a body has been found in the search for Catherine Shaw. Formal ID has not taken place but it is believed to be Catherine. Catherine's family have been informed. Please respect their privacy at this time.