Elise Malary, trans activist found in Lake Michigan, drowned but manner of death remains undetermined, autopsy finds

Elise Malary was reported missing March 11 and found dead six days later. (Provided)

Elise Malary, an activist for transgender rights found in Lake Michigan, died from drowning but her manner of death could not be determined, according to new autopsy results.

Malary’s disappearance on March 11 sparked a massive search for the 31-year-old, who was hailed as a pillar of Chicago’s transgender and queer communities.