The remains were removed by the Cedar County Coroner's Office and are pending identification. The Cedar County Sheriff's Office and Investigators of the Missouri State Highway Patrol are assisting in the investigation.
On December 1, 2021, the investigative team identified the remains as that of Timothy N. Taber, 56, of El Dorado Springs, Missouri, who had been reported missing on May 24, 2021. There appears to be no evidence of foul play.
Respectfully,
Jarrod Schiereck, Chief of Police El Dorado Springs
Respectfully,
Jarrod Schiereck, Chief of Police El Dorado Springs