Bones in South Carolina are those of Georgia man

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Bones in South Carolina are those of Georgia man

Story Published: Aug 18, 2008 at 4:45 PM EST

Story Updated: Aug 18, 2008 at 4:45 PM EST

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) - Authorities in Jasper County,
South Carolina, say bones found near Hardeeville eight months ago
are those of a Savannah, Ga., man missing for two years.

Chief Deputy Sheriff Roy Hughes says the remains are those of
22-year-old Michael Jamel Bryant. Hughes says Bryant had been shot
once in the head.

The Island Packet of Hilton Head Island reported that deer hunters found the remains last December in Limehouse, a community
about 5 miles south of Hardeeville.

Hughes said Bryant's body probably had been in the woods for
``several months'' before it was discovered. He says it's unclear
if Bryant died in Hardeeville.

Bryant's identity was confirmed through DNA samples. His family
had reported him missing in July 2006.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

Tuesday, Aug 19 at 7:21 AM McDuffiewoods similar crime wrote ...

My heart goes out to the family b/c in 2003 we had a previous case where a bot was beaten,shot in the head and set on fire! We miss u LIL Sam! I hope you find the murderers! God Bless this family!

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