Barrett was last seen on East Avenue near Ludlow Street on March 12.
Journal-News has learned her body was found at 8:16 p.m. Thursday on Buckeye Street, according to HPD.
Police are asking that anyone with information related to the case to call Detective Doug Trenum at 513-868-5811, ext. 1270.
“The Hamilton Police Department extends its condolences to Rebecca’s family and loved ones during this difficult time,” HPD said in the release.
Tianadda Craig said she found Barrett at an abandoned house in the 300 block of Buckeye Street on Thursday night after receiving “disturbing news” about her and her whereabouts earlier in the day.
“I made a formal missing persons report and gave them every detail I could,” Craig told Journal-News. “At 6 p.m., I hit the streets and started asking questions and finally obtained the address, at which time I went straight over to the abandoned house.”
Craig said she performs street ministry with area pastors and had known Barrett for years.
“We all loved her out here,” she said.
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