Human remains have been found in bushland in the search for an allegedly murdered Victorian man last seen more than 18 months ago.
Jake Bradford, 21, was reported missing by his mother on January 29, 2023.
The remains, which are yet to be formally identified, were found off Dollar-Woorarra West Road in Dollar at 10.30am yesterday.
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Detectives from the Missing Persons Squad, Major Crime Scene Unit and Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine specialists travelled to the site this morning.
Police believe Bradford became involved in an altercation in the Dollar area on or around January 24, 2023.
In March of that year, a 25-year-old Korumburra man was charged with murder.
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He was remanded to appear at the Supreme Court of Victoria on February 24 next year.
“Our heartfelt thoughts are with Jake’s family and friends today, on what would have been Jake’s 23rd birthday,” Detective Acting Superintendent Mark Burnett from Victoria Police said.
“The past 18 months have been an incredibly difficult time for them and their grief remains as raw as ever.
“The investigative efforts by the Missing Persons Squad have been tireless in pursuing every avenue of enquiry so we could provide answers to Jake’s family.
“We know this has been an incredibly traumatic time for them.
“We hope that this will bring the closure they need and Jake can finally be laid to rest.”
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