Bohannon’s remains found in Putnam County

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Skeletal remains of a man who has been missing since June 3, 2021 were reportedly found last week in a rural southern area of Putnam County.

According to a press release issued by Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, the remains were found March 17, 2022 and have officially been identified at those of Joshua Brian Bohannon.

Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said the State Medical Examiner’s Office was able to make a positive identification based on information and documents provided by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, the 13th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office, and other medical history records.

“Over the last nine months since Bohannon was first reported missing, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and the District Attorney’s Office have spent hundreds of hours investigating this missing person case, following through with any information that may have led them to Bohannon’s whereabouts,” Farris said. “The area that Bohannon’s remains were found is a large area in the rural southern part of Putnam County.”

According to the press release, Bohannon was first reported missing by his wife on June 3, 2021, near Burgess Falls State Park, which is located in both White and Putnam counties. On March 17, 2022, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area after skeletal remains were discovered and reported by a resident who lives near the area. The press release stated it was apparent the remains had been there for some time, and the remains were sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for identification.

Farris stated the family can now have closure for their loved one.

“As of the time of this information release, a complete autopsy report has not been issued by the Medical Examiner’s Office,”  District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway said. “That examination and evaluation will take more time. We are pleased that the Medical Examiner’s Office was able to positively identify Joshua. Now he can be properly laid to rest.”

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