CANTON, Ohio (WJW) - Modern forensic science is shedding light on what happened to a Stark County man who disappeared in June.

The mother of 26-year-old Ryan Godbey was notified by Canton police on Monday that DNA testing confirmed what she already knew in her heart. Human remains found in a wooded area of southern Stark County in July are those of her son, known to family and friends as "JJ."

"We have to be thankful they continued to work and they continued the effort and they went through and got this testing done so that myself, my family and Ryan's friends, everybody could have some closure," said Jackie Godbey.

The DNA results are the next step in the pursuit of justice by Ryan Godbey's family.

Based on evidence gathered by police after the 26-year-old was reported missing, his ex

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