CROSSVILLE, Tenn. — Authorities have found the remains of a man who disappeared in Crossville back in April.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Silver Alert for 84-year-old James Graves in early April . On Oct. 1, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office announced he was found dead in the Luminary Mountain region of Bledsoe County.

According to deputies, Graves' remains were discovered on Sept. 24 in a remote wooded area. Authorities were able to identify him through his dental records.

“Our hearts go out to the family and loved ones of Mr. Graves,” Cumberland County Sheriff Casey Cox said. “This is not the outcome any of us hoped for when this investigation began. We want the Graves family to know they have our prayers and support as they grieve this loss.”

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