Human Remains Identified as Those of Man Missing Six Months

Authorities say human remains found in the Bootheel area of far southeastern Missouri are those of a man who was reported missing six months ago.

KFVS-TV reports that dental records were used to identify the remains as Steven Wayne Ketchum. He was 26 when he was reported missing in July. Dunklin County Sheriff Bob Holder says the remains were found Jan. 16.