Missing Paulding Co. Woman Found Dead in Austell

The family of Paulding County resident Laneeka Varnado got the terrible news Saturday evening - their loved one was found dead.

According to authorities, Varnado, 22, who had been missing since Nov. 25, was found inside her 1999 Mercedes on the property of a landowner in Austell.

Both the body and the vehicle were removed from the scene and taken to a vehicle examination spot on the grounds of the Cobb County Police Department Headquarters compound.

According to a preliminary examination by the Cobb County Medical Examiners Office, Varnado died as the result of an automobile accident.

Authorities said Varnado departed her residence in Paulding County on Nov. 24, to attend an event at the Georgia International Convention Center in Atlanta.

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Search on for Woman Missing Since Monday Night

Investigators are seeking the whereabouts of Laneeka Varnado, 22, who has been missing since late Monday.

According to authorities, Varnado's family said the woman went to an event at the Georgia International Convention Center and did not return. She was last seen driving a 1999 Silver Mercedes with Georgia plates ASK 6592. Varnado is 5'5", and weighs 105 pounds.

Anyone with information about the missing woman is asked to contact the Paulding County Sheriff's office.