Human remains found in a pond of possible man who disappeared more than 10 years ago in Missouri

Police in Camden County, Missouri, found human remains and a hip prosthesis in a pond that could match the identity of Donald Erwin, who has been missing for more than 10 years.

Last Saturday, investigators returned to the pond with search dogs and found human remains and a hip replacement at the bottom. The prosthesis was identical to the one Erwin had, according to investigators. Police subsequently contacted Erwin’s family to inform them of new developments in the case and express their support.

The remains will be examined by a forensic pathologist to determine their identity, but police said they believe it is Erwin. However, they will have to wait for the results to officially announce it.

Optimism for a possible outcome of the case

Meanwhile, Sergeant Scott Hines, of the Camden County Sheriff’s Office, acknowledged that they were “elated” about the recovery of the remains, and very happy about the possible closure of the case for the family. He also thanked Hinkle and the many volunteers who have helped in the search over the years for their help.

The discovery occurs after the intervention of a YouTuber who is fond of underwater exploration, James Hinkle, whose channel is called Echo Divers, and had been following Erwin’s case. To do this, he used his drone to fly over an area of ​​southern Camden County where he suspected the missing vehicle might be. Then, he spotted a submerged car, which he suspected was Erwin’s.

Hinkle contacted the owner of the property and together they called the police on December 16 to inform them of the possible discovery.

The Camden County Sheriff’s Office sent its deputies and detectives, who met Hinkle and the homeowner at the scene. The divers dived into the pond and confirmed that the car’s license plate matched that of Erwin’s vehicle, so the investigation work was intensified.

With information from FOX2 Now