Suspect allegedly hits missing Alabama woman with car, leading to discovery of burned remains

A man has been charged with the murder of a missing Alabama woman who authorities suspect was intentionally struck by a vehicle. 

The Florence Police Department said Tuesday that human remains believed to be Autumn Paige Strickland were found at a home. 

The 38-year-old was reported missing over the weekend.

A missing persons poster featuring Autumn Paige Strickland. (Alabama Law Enforcement Agency)

Rogers is accused of hitting Strickland with his vehicle, a 2012 Kia Soul, on May 17, according to court documents obtained by WAFF-TV. 

He allegedly circled back after striking Strickland the first time before hitting her again with the car, the news outlet reported.  

Rogers allegedly came back to the scene 30 minutes later with a pickup truck and picked up Strickland’s body.

Strickland’s remains were discovered in a burn barrel located on Rogers’ land. According to court records, there is a belief that he attempted to incinerate her body.