BENTON, IL — Franklin County Sheriff’s detectives Wednesday afternoon responded to a location in rural Benton where human remains were discovered.

According to Franklin County Chief Deputy Kyle Bacon, it’s believed the remains are those of Joshua R. Brock of Orient, who has been missing since Oct. 9 of last year. Bacon says an autopsy is scheduled and no further information will be released at this time.

The sheriff’s office was assisted by the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services, the Franklin County Coroner’s Office and the Benton Fire Department.

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