RENO, Nev. (AP) - Authorities say remains recently found in the Mt. Rose wilderness area of northern Nevada have been identified as those of a Hidden Valley man missing since last July.
The Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the remains were of 38-year-old Scott Madden through dental comparison.
The cause of death is still under investigation, but the county sheriff’s office says there’s no evidence of criminal activity at this time.
Authorities say Madden was last seen near his home on July 13 and his vehicle was found four days later at Galena Creek Regional Park.
A hiker found human remains on Feb. 23 in a remote area of the Mt. Rose wilderness near the park.
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