Police announced on Wednesday that the remains of a woman soldier that had been missing for two years were recently found.

23-year-old Fort Bragg-based Pfc. Kelli Bordeaux was last seen outside of the Froggy Bottoms bar on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville, N.C. in April 2012.

The young woman had spent the evening socializing, drinking, and singing karaoke. Her vanishing was a disturbing mystery to her family and the Fayetteville community.

Col. Christian Karsner is the chief of staff at Task Force Bragg. Karsner said in a statement, “We are deeply saddened that the discovery of the apparent remains of Army Spc. Kelli Bordeaux now concludes our final hopes of her returning safely.”

Lt. Col Heather A. Kness, Bordeaux’s battalion commander, said the following in a statement:

She and her family have remained close in our hearts since Kelli last stood in our formation in April 2012. We honor her memory and will always remember her vibrant spirit, her love of life and her loyal and dedicated service to our Army and nation as a combat medic.

Ahead at 5:30am– @RodriguezABC11 reports on the stunning confession of the suspect in the Kelli Bordeaux murder. pic.twitter.com/IVjlHVwGAX

— John Clark ABC11 (@JohnClarkABC11) May 15, 2014

The deceased soldier’s body was found in what was described as a deeply wooded area. According to Fayetteville Police Chief Harold Medlock, Bordeaux’s remains were located by authorities about three to four miles from where she was last seen alive.

DA to consider whether suspect in #FortBragg Spc. #KelliBordeaux's murder faces death penalty http://t.co/K3YlaX5mG7 pic.twitter.com/djvFqPSCYZ

— FayObserver.com (@fayobserver) May 15, 2014

A man named Nicholas Holbert was arrested in connection with Bordeaux’s disappearance and murder.

Holbert is a registered sex offender who was questioned multiple times by law enforcement.

Apparently, Holbert worked at the Froggy Bottoms bar and was seen there on the night of Bordeaux’s disappearance.

This is Nicholas Holbert during an interview w @ABC11_WTVD 2 yrs ago, when he said he did not kill #KelliBordeaux pic.twitter.com/OlNgMBsTrc

— Nicole Carr (@NicoleCarrABC11) May 14, 2014

Holbert is said to have confessed to the murder. He allegedly led police to the shallow grave that held Bordeaux’s remains.

The 27-year-old was reportedly charged with first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping. Prosecutors are considering the death penalty.

R.I.P. Kelli heaven gained a beautiful angel . my thoughts and prayers go out to u and ur family #KelliBordeaux pic.twitter.com/cQJ8BWKhHf

— #TeamHoffman (@TheSierraDawn3) May 15, 2014

Law enforcement officials are continuing to investigate the area where the young woman’s remains were found.

Authorities said that the location is being treated as an active crime scene.

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