The Matagorda County Sheriff's Office tells ABC13 Amanda Johnson's remains were found in a burned vehicle outside Midfield on April 18. The sheriff's office, along with the Texas Rangers and the State Fire Marshal's office, responded to investigate.
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The sheriff's office confirmed the body of Johnson, 38, was found more than 50 miles away from where she lived.
Victoria police took a missing persons' report regarding Johnson just a day before the discovery.
KAVU-TV reported that Johnson had two children and was known for being a great mother.
Johnson worked at CrossFit 302, a Victoria gym, according to owner Ray Bazan, where a memorial fund has been set up to pay for funeral expenses. She also worked at Complete 360, a local nutrition store.
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Victoria ISD officials said she was also an elementary school teacher from 2008 to 2014.
A memorial workout is planned for May 1 at CrossFit 302 in honor of Johnson. According to the gym's Facebook page, 100% of donations will go toward her family, including her children.
You can donate to the memorial fund on the Complete 360 website.
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