Authorities have confirmed a tragic end to a seven-month search for an elderly man who vanished from his home. New investigative leads guided police to a remote area where they discovered a disturbed patch of ground and, ultimately, the man’s buried body. Forensic teams are now analyzing the scene as detectives investigate suspicious circumstances, review surveillance footage, and interview potential witnesses. The devastated family thanked the community for its support while officials urged anyone with information to come forward as the case continues.