Store Worker’s Corpse Found Trapped Between Shelves 10 Years After Being Missing

The Disappearance of Larry Ely Murillo-Moncada

Larry Ely Murillo-Moncada, aged 25, was reported missing by his parents on November 28, 2009, after he ran away from home in an agitated state. His parents revealed that he had been acting irrationally, possibly due to medication he was taking. Despite extensive searches involving various law enforcement agencies, Murillo-Moncada remained missing, leaving his family with no answers.

The Unexpected Discovery

In January 2019, a team of workers at the former No Frills Supermarket in Council Bluffs, Iowa, were removing shelves and coolers when they made a shocking discovery. The body of a former employee was found trapped behind a stack of shelves.

Behind the Cooler: A Tragic Accident

It was later revealed that the body belonged to Larry Ely Murillo-Moncada. Investigators believe that he had climbed on top of the coolers, a common practice among employees during their shifts. However, he fell into an 18-inch gap between a cooler and the wall, becoming trapped. The noise from the coolers’ compressors likely muffled any cries for help, leaving him with no way out.

Identification and Closure