Mental Health A Concern For Woman Found Deceased In Idaho River

Police in Northern Idaho are still investigating the death of a Washington State woman whose skeletal remains were recently discovered in shallow river waters nearly eight months after being reported missing.

Police have been focusing their investigation in an area of St. Joe River east of Calder  in Shoshone County. Little information has been made publicly about the female whose remains were located by a kayaker on July 6.

The mother of two has been identified as Chantal Williams of eastern Washington. She was 24 years old when she went missing on December 13, 2025.

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An Eastern Washington Woman's Remains Have Been Found In A North Idaho River

Divers look for missing WA woman in Northern Idaho    Credit: YouTube

Identification was made through dental records, according to details provided by Idaho News 2. A search was initially called off in mid-December after no signs of the woman surfaced, according to People.

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Chantal Williams disappeared in December, 2025    Credit: Shoshone County Sheriff's Office

Some reports have mentioned that Williams' mental state may have factored into her leaving her residence and traveling to the river. Investigators haven't publicly ruled out foul play at this point.

An online fundraiser has been set up to help the family. If you are currently having thoughts of harming yourself or others, please contact Idaho mental health professionals who are standing by.

Text 9-8-8, or call 208-788-3596 for help 24 hours a day. Help is available for anyone struggling with mental health issues.