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Dad's Remains Found 13 Years After Disappearance
6 Mar
Summary
- Human remains discovered 13 years after Kevin Judge vanished.
- Kevin Judge was last seen in April 2013 after a taxi drop-off.
- Dental records and keys helped identify remains found in January.
Human remains found in January have been identified as those of Kevin Judge, a 68-year-old man who disappeared over a decade ago. Mr. Judge was last seen on April 15, 2013, after being dropped off at his home in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.
Following the discovery in a wooded area off Kiln Lane, near Huddersfield, police launched an urgent investigation. A breakthrough came with the identification of the remains through dental records and a set of house keys found at the scene. This identification concludes the long-running investigation into his disappearance.
Detective Superintendent Damian Roebuck confirmed that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding Mr. Judge's death. The family of the missing man is currently being supported by specialist officers. A file is being prepared for the coroner, which may offer some closure to his family after 13 years of uncertainty.
