Devante Lawrence, Missing Since 2018, Found Dead as Skeletal Remains in North Carolina Woods

Devante Lawrence, a young man who went missing after going to the movies in 2018, has been found dead, according to North Carolina police. Skeletal remains discovered in a wooded area have been identified as his.

The Fayetteville Police Department received a call on October 16th regarding the discovery of remains in a wooded area. Upon arrival, officers determined that the remains had been there for a significant period of time, as stated in an official news release.

Lawrence, who was 24 years old at the time, was last seen in April 2018 when a family member dropped him off at a local movie theater. No one had heard from him since. The remains were located just a few blocks away from where he was last seen.

In order to determine the cause of death, the remains were sent to the Raleigh Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, while the Fayetteville Police Department’s Homicide Unit conducted their investigation. On November 10th, police shared the identification of the remains and stated that the medical examiner did not believe homicide was the cause of Lawrence’s death. However, authorities have not revealed the exact cause of death.

Fayetteville, located approximately 60 miles southwest of Raleigh, has been left shocked by this tragic discovery. Lawrence’s disappearance had left his loved ones desperate for answers, and now they must grapple with the devastating news of his death.

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of community vigilance and support in solving missing persons cases. It also sheds light on the fact that there are still numerous unresolved cases of missing individuals, and their families continue to suffer without closure.

As the investigation into Lawrence’s death continues, authorities urge anyone with information to come forward and assist in finding the truth behind this heartbreaking tragedy.