The search for a 30-year-old Las Vegas woman whose belongings were found on the sand in Venice Beach has been suspended, the United States Coast Guard announced Thursday evening.

The Coast Guard rescue crews searched a combined total of 65 square miles over the course of approximately 21 hours, utilizing helicopters, small boats, and cutter.

Investigators identified the victim as Ashanta Ayana Elise Cobb-McNeil, who also goes by Loni Legend.

The announcement of the suspension of the search for Cobb-McNeil was announced at approximately 7:20 p.m. Thursday.

“It is always difficult to suspend a search for a missing person. We put a lot of thought and care into the decision,” said Capt. Stacey Crecy, commander of Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach. “Our hearts go out to Ashanta’s fa

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