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Logan first responders left with emotional toll and trauma after finding body of Elizabeth Shelley

The search for Elizabeth Shelley and the discovery of her body hit the Logan community hard, leaving her family and loved ones to mourn. But now that the suspect has been charged, what about the first responders and police who now must deal with the trauma of finding the body of the five-year-old girl?

According to FOX 13, several officers who took part in locating Lizzy’s remains on Wednesday needed to walk away and take a moment to themselves. Logan Police Chief Gary Jensen told FOX 13 now that the investigation phase is over, he is now focusing on the emotional and mental well-being of his officers and first responders.