The 55-year-old’s body was recovered from the River Wensum in Norwich on Friday.
Missing mother-of-three Gaynor Lord’s cause of death appears to be “consistent with drowning”, police have said.
A body recovered from the River Wensum on Friday has now been formally identified as the 55-year-old.
Ms Lord disappeared after leaving work early in Norwich city centre at 2.45pm on December 8.
Specialist divers eventually discovered a body in the river during their week-long search.
Police said Ms Lord’s cause of death has not been confirmed, but early indications are consistent with drowning.
The force said it will await a Home Office toxicology report before confirming her cause of death.
Ms Lord’s body was formally identified on Sunday, subject to formal inquest proceedings taking place.
The force said they are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, but a post-mortem examination found “no indication of third-party involvement”.
