Authorities Identify Man Found in Cornfield Near Ortonville
Authorities have identified Gerrick Maus, a 42-year-old Ortonville man, whose body was discovered in a cornfield near Ortonville, Minnesota.
Sioux Falls, SD, October 26, 2026 —
Authorities have identified Gerrick Maus, 42, of Ortonville, Minnesota, as the man whose body was discovered in a cornfield near the city, according to the information provided.
The available account identifies Maus and gives his age and hometown, but does not provide the date when his body was found or when authorities identified him. It also does not specify who discovered the body, which agencies are handling the matter, or whether an investigation is underway.
No information was provided about the circumstances surrounding the discovery, the cause or manner of death, or whether officials have released additional details. The account does not say whether any suspects have been identified, whether anyone has been arrested, or whether authorities believe the death involved criminal activity. Those details cannot be established from the information available.
The discovery was reported as occurring in a cornfield near Ortonville, a Minnesota community. No more precise location was provided. The account also did not include statements from authorities, family members, or other people connected to Maus.
At this stage, the confirmed details in the supplied information are limited to Maus’s identification, his age and hometown, and the location where his body was discovered. Further information about the timeline, official response, and circumstances of the case was not provided.
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