Human remains identified as man missing from Wakefield for 13 years
Human remains found in Huddersfield have been identified as Kevin Judge who was reported missing from Wakefield in 2013.
An investigation was launched following the discovery on land on Kiln Lane in Emley on January 14.
Police have now confirmed the remains are that of Kevin, from Lupset, who was reported missing on Monday, April 15, 2013.
The 69-year-old was last seen, near to his home address on Esther Avenue at 12.30pm.
Extensive enquiries had been carried out in the years following Kevin’s disappearance.
Detective Superintendent Damian Roebuck from the Homicide and Major Investigation Team said: “Following the discovery made in January we have worked with a number of experts to carry out tests, and we are now confident that these remains have been identified and that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
“Kevin’s family are being supporting by specialist officers and I hope this development may start to bring them some closure following the long-running investigation into his disappearance.
“A file will now be prepared for the coroner.”