CAMPBELL COUNTY, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) — Human remains discovered in a rural area of Campbell County have been positively identified as a man who was reported missing more than seven years ago.
According to Campbell County Sheriff Wayne Barton, a hunter located the remains on Oct. 24 and notified authorities. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency responded and alerted investigators to the discovery.
Members of the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office and agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation responded to the scene and recovered the remains. They were later transported to the Knox County Regional Forensic Center for examination and identification.
Sheriff Barton said investigators have now confirmed the remains belong to Adam Baird, who was reported missing on April 2, 2019.
Since Baird’s disappearance, authorities said detectives have pursued numerous leads, conducted follow-up investigations and worked closely with his family in an effort to determine what happened to him.
In a statement released Tuesday, the sheriff’s office expressed sympathy for Baird’s loved ones.
“Sheriff Barton and everyone with the CCSO extend their deepest condolences to Mr. Baird’s family and loved ones during this difficult time,” the agency said.
While the identification brings answers for Baird’s family after years of uncertainty, officials emphasized that the investigation is not over.
The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office said the case remains active and ongoing.
