Ontario Provincial Police say a second set of human remains found at a property in the Smiths Falls area has now been identified as a man who disappeared locally nearly eight years ago.
According to police, investigators made the discovery while examining the home. The latest identification marks the second set of remains linked to the property, adding another major development to the case.
The announcement connects the remains to a long-missing man from the region, giving investigators a clearer picture of what happened after years without answers. Police have not provided further details in the trimmed report about the circumstances surrounding the death or the broader investigation.
The case is expected to remain under close review as OPP continues its work at the Smiths Falls-area property. The discovery is likely to have a significant impact on both the investigation and the community where the man was reported missing.