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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Trash collectors found human remains in the garbage Friday morning at 49th and Brooklyn.

Sources in the police department say whoever left the victim in a trash bag didn't put much effort into covering it up. The body was easily visible in a clear plastic bag.

The victim was identified on Saturday as Brandy Helbock Castaneda, 42, of Kansas City. Castaneda had been reported missing since Dec. 23.

A memorial was posted online for Castaneda describing her as "a very loving, caring, beautiful person with a huge heart and big smile."

The memorial states that a public vigil will be announced at a later date.

Police arrived at the area at about 8:30 a.m. Friday, after a 911 call. City Waste collectors were picking up trash in an area known for illegal dumping when the bag was found. Workers told police they could see a hand and also legs bound together.

"They were working in this area to collect trash. Unfortunately this is a common area for people to illegally dump trash and these workers were just out here cleaning up when they discovered the body," said Sgt. Kari Thompson, Kansas City Police Dept.