KY KY - Justin Coursey, 35, Army vet, got gas in Salem, KY, car found 1450+ miles away, at a natl forest in Duchesne County, UT, 21 Dec 2023

[GuyfromCanada]

Justin was last seen by a gas station worker in Salem, KY on December 21st or 22nd of 2023.

The vehicle he was driving was found abandoned at a national forest in Duchesne County, Utah.

Justin's bank records and phone records were obtained, but did not show anything.

The search and rescue team as well as law enforcement in Duchesne County completed a search of the area to no avail.

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Post from 12/27/2023.

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED IN LOCATING A MISSING PERSON

Deputies are currently attempting to locate Justin Coursey, a 35-year-old white male who resides in McCracken County. Mr. Coursey is described as 5’3’’, 170 pounds, with dark brown hair and a dark beard.

Mr. Coursey was last seen wearing a burgundy and gray striped shirt and gray carpenter pants. His last known location was in the Reidland area. Mr. Coursey has been reported as missing and we need to verify his well-being.

The Sheriff’s Office asks that if you have any information as to the location of Mr. Coursey, please contact us to assist in locating him. (270) 444-4719

https://www.facebook.com/mccrackencountysheriff/posts/pfbid02uTvvmNoH247dNN4pfRuuCBpCdyD5bsx1JUQ4k2g6Pxy88MP1VWFui1GESLyMrDDwl

Justin is an Army Veteran.

Missing Person: Justin Coursey Missing from Duchesne, Utah | Missing People in America

Missing person: Justin Coursey, last seen in Duchesne, Utah. Please help find them.

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The distance is 1450+ miles. Did Justin have plans to go to Duchesne County?

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[GraceG]

From his LinkedIn page - looks like he's been out of the military since 2015 after serving 1 year 11 months, Has a bachelor's in Criminal Justice. After the Army he worked as a custodian and an assistant manager in fast food, a caregiver for an elderly family member, most recently an advanced IT student. https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinwcoursey

In Kentucky he has an open court record which involves a female party with the same last name (the female filing against the male). I'm assuming a divorce as the name matches that of his wife. From the case no. I'm thinking it was filed after he went missing but maybe not. Case No. 24-C-00112

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Has it been stated why he was driving his grandmother's vehicle (the one found?)

 

[Caring1]

 

[Pursula]

The Finding Justin Coursey facebook page posted that his remains have been found.

I haven't found any "official" sources though.

 

[paducahblotter]

From his LinkedIn page - looks like he's been out of the military since 2015 after serving 1 year 11 months, Has a bachelor's in Criminal Justice. After the Army he worked as a custodian and an assistant manager in fast food, a caregiver for an elderly family member, most recently an advanced IT student. https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinwcoursey

In Kentucky he has an open court record which involves a female party with the same last name (the female filing against the male). I'm assuming a divorce as the name matches that of his wife. From the case no. I'm thinking it was filed after he went missing but maybe not. Case No. 24-C-00112

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Has it been stated why he was driving his grandmother's vehicle (the one found?)

Oct. 7, 2025 Mr. Coursey has been located

 

[GraceG]

I can't find any official news of his being located deceased. A Paducah, KY Police Blotter FB page had details, but they are a "content creator" NOT an official LE organization. So without a link to an official LE webpage or posting or a MSM article any information as to his becing deceased should be considered as rumor per the rules here at Websleuths.

Hopefully one of you has some official source documents soon as to where this information came from.

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[inmyhumbleopinion]

Found what appears to be Justin’s obituary: Justin Wayne Coursey

 

[GraceG]

Found what appears to be Justin’s obituary: Justin Wayne Coursey

Thank you for this. I didn't doubt what was being shared, but know the rules here require a formal LE or MSM link to the confirmation. My condolences to his loved ones.

 

[morbidoutdoors]

I'm so curious to this. I am local to the area and hike frequently in this national forest. I haven't seen ANY news about human remains found in this area since last year (and these remains were not Justin's...) His obit leads me to believe he killed himself but obviously I'm not sure. I really am interested to see how/where his remains were found because this did not make the news and it should have. Anyone know anything?

 

[GraceG]

I'm so curious to this. I am local to the area and hike frequently in this national forest. I haven't seen ANY news about human remains found in this area since last year (and these remains were not Justin's...) His obit leads me to believe he killed himself but obviously I'm not sure. I really am interested to see how/where his remains were found because this did not make the news and it should have. Anyone know anything?

Typically LE notifies the media if needed for identification, and in some cases, for public health/safety. If the remains are identifiable (which could include physical markings such as tattos, unique jewelry or wedding bands, dental records, and some form of government ID) and the cause of death is not suspicious LE is under no obligation to alert the media/public as to the findings, only the next of kin.

There were unverified remarks made by family on his obituary page that his remains were found in Utah on 5 Oct 2025.

 

[wescravenpresents]

How sad. Looks like he also lost one of his sons at a young age. My heart hurts for his wife and son.