The presumed skeletal remains of a 19-year-old farmer who disappeared over the 2022 Memorial Day weekend were found Tuesday in a remote area of Utah.
Dylan Lowndes was allegedly murdered by his neighbor, James Brenner, 60, who was illegally occupying the property next to the boy’s property in Ruthin, Utah. According to East Idaho News.
“Our hearts go out to the family of Dylan Lowndes,” Box Elder County Police said in a statement.
“We would like to express our deepest condolences to the family on the loss of their loved ones. We understand that the pain of their loss is immeasurable and we would like to express our deepest condolences to them.” It is our hope that they move forward and find peace.”
The Utah State Medical Examiner’s Office is preserving the skeletal remains for “identification.”
Brenner was charged with murder and abuse or desecration of a corpse in connection with the March 2023 slaying. Nine months after Lowndes’ disappearance.
As part of his plea deal, Brenner led police to remote locations. According to East Idaho News
“We appreciate everyone’s support and love,” Lowndes’ mother, Candace Cooley, told the magazine. “We are grateful that we can now claim Dylan’s body and bring him home as we continue our fight for justice.”
