MARATHON COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - The remains of Cassandra Ayon, who disappeared on October 3, 2020, have been discovered in Marathon County. According to a press release from the Wisconsin Department of Justice (WisDOJ), Ayon’s body was found on private property near County Highway P and Abe Lincoln Road in the Town of Brighton on November 30. Attorney General Josh Kaul expressed sympathy for Ayon’s loved ones, thanking those who worked tirelessly on the case. Clark County District Attorney Melissa Inlow shared that this discovery brings closure. "We hope the discovery of her remains lends a sense of finality to her family and everyone who mourns her," she said. ORIGINAL STORY: MISSING: Cassandra Ayon, 27, of Clark County This case has been on our minds for years. Our thoughts are with Cassandra’s family and friends. Clark County Sheriff Scott Haines In September 2022, Jesus Contreras-Perez of Mosinee, WI was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of release for Ayon’s murder. According to the WisDOJ, he was convicted of first-degree intentional homicide, hiding a corpse, and stalking causing bodily harm. Sheboygan Police Department investigating dog bite incident, ask for help to identify person of interest The press release notes that a collaborative effort among the Wisconsin Department of Justice, local sheriff’s offices, the Clark County District Attorney’s Office, and other agencies led to the recovery of Ayon’s remains. This discovery marks the end of a four-year search and brings some answers to those grieving Ayon’s tragic loss.