A Bloated Floater, Body of Missing Woman, Jacquelyn Ranallo, Found in the Milwaukee River Six Months After She Disappeared

A body found in the Milwaukee River in River Hills on Tuesday has been positively identified as that of Jacquelyn Ranallo, who mysteriously disappeared from Mequon in November.

Ranallo, 53, was identified through dental records provided by Mequon police, according to the Milwaukee County medical examiner's office.

Mequon Detective Chuck O'Connell said the autopsy revealed nothing suspicious or any signs of foul play. He said the medical examiner, for now, has labeled Ranallo's death to be of undetermined cause.


There will be toxicology tests done, but the results won't be known for six to eight weeks, O'Connell said.

Police also released a statement from Ranallo's family. "We are saddened to learn that the body found in River Hills on Tuesday was our family member and friend, Jacquelyn Ranallo," the statement read in part.

"While we are devastated by today's news and wait for more information in hopes of learning what happened to Jackie, we are comforted knowing she is finally at peace," it stated.

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