POSTED: Monday, October 29, 2012 - 5:45pm
UPDATED: Thursday, November 1, 2012 - 4:20pm
ST. AMANT, LA (NBC33) — Officials believe the bones discovered by hunters in St. Amant on Sunday belong to a man who was reported missing in 2008.
The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office believes that the bones discovered [1] are the remains of Robert Alexis, 47, of St. Amant. Alexis’ drivers license was found in a wallet located under the skeletal remains.
Investigators say Alexis was last seen on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008. He was reported missing the next day [2]by family members.
At the time of the investigation, an eye witness reported seeing Alexis walking away from a vehicle headed toward Highway 429. Investigators searched that area at the time, but were unable to locate Alexis.
On Sunday, Oct. 28, hunters were in a wooded area located along Hwy 429 and LA 22. They first discovered a human skull and reported it to authorities.
The bones were transported to the LSU FACES lab for identification.
Investigators have not yet determined a cause of death.