24-02-2025
Skeletal remains found in Cumberland County identified as man who went missing in 2022
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The skeletal remains found on Westel Road in Cumberland County have been identified, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office reported.
The remains were identified as Cody Ramsey-Dearing who was reported missing on August 15, 2022 in Cumberland County, a CCSO spokesperson said. At the time, 6 News reported that Dearing had told his family he was going to meet someone, but did not say who.
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A report from the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUS) lists Ramsey-Dearing's last known location as 1872 Westel Road.
His remains were found on February 8 on Westel Road near the entrance of the Mount Roosevelt Wildlife Management Area. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and CCSO worked to identify to remains. An investigation is still underway to determine the cause of death.
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