MISSING MODEL IRMA SABANOVIC FOUND DROWNED

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A MISSING model who sparked a huge police search has been found drowned in the Chicago River, cops say. Gorgeous Irma Sabanovic, 25, who modelled under the name Ira Blackbird was found in her Ford Focus and although authorities have ruled out foul play in her death, they have yet to say whether it was suicide or an accidentCops have been searching for the troubled beauty for almost two weeks after she disappeared on her way to a night club on Goose Island. The model, who was originally from Bosnia had sent a friend a text message at 2am saying that she was lost. He car was found just two blocks from the club. Mike White, a Chicago-based photographer, first met Miss Sabanovic two years ago when she approached him about expanding her portfolio. He told the
Chicago Tribune: "She had a dignified, quiet beauty that I think you have to be tuned in to it to see it, because it wasn't amplified or boisterous."
Mr White added that was instantly struck by the rail-thin 5ft 7in stunner’s exotic looks and her confidence.

He explained: "I think she was really highly regarded as sort of a hidden gem."
A police source said foul play was not suspected, although officials did not say whether the death was accidental, homicide, or suicide.