(Washoe County, NV) — Authorities in Nevada believe they have found the body of 48-year-old Patricia Portella-Wright, a missing woman from Kings Beach in Placer County.

The remains were discovered down a steep embankment off Mount Rose Highway in Washoe County. Portella-Wright was reported missing on August 9th. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office is awaiting confirmation of the identification.

Meanwhile, Portella-Wright’s boyfriend has been accused of her murder. Recovery efforts are ongoing with the assistance of Washoe County’s Search and Rescue team.