Remains Are That of John Bryant *merged threads*

[MCDRAW]

I wonder how they identified him so fast.

 

[concernedperson]

I wonder how they identified him so fast.

That was really fast since DNA usually takes awhile. I wonder if ID was found nearby that establishes the victim identity? There had to be something for them to be so sure.

 

[SeriouslySearching]

Probably dental records.

 

[concernedperson]

Probably dental records.

You are so bright that is why we love you and need you here. Quick on your feet.:blowkiss: That would be exactly why it was so fast as LE had his dentals available.

 

[SeriouslySearching]

Awwww Thanks! That is so sweet of you to say. Hugs~

I am just glad the family didn't have to wait on DNA testing to come back. They have waited for so long to find him. Bless their hearts.

It does sound like GMH's exact MO and I have no doubt he will be charged soon.

 

[Pandora]

IGNORE PLEASE: Threads combined
Remains identified:
"MACON COUNTY, N.C. -- Skeletal remains found in the North Carolina mountains are those of a missing hiker, Macon County, N.C., Sheriff Robert Holland said Monday afternoon.

The remains of John Bryant, 80, were found off a road in the Nantahala National Forest late Saturday."


More at link:
http://www.wyff4.com/news/15213451/detail.html


May he rest in peace with his wife.

 

[SeriouslySearching]

We already have a thread here about John Bryant. It is under the Gary Michael Hilton case.

http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59812

 

[sweetmop]

You are so bright that is why we love you and need you here. Quick on your feet.:blowkiss: That would be exactly why it was so fast as LE had his dentals available.

That's exactly what was reported on the local news tonight. They already had John's dental records on hand.

I so hope the monster that did this to these beautiful people gets the DP!
This couple would have given him the shirts off their backs or their last dollar! They were the most loving, dear old couple!

So sad that they crossed paths with pure evil!

 

[sweetmop]

Awwww Thanks! That is so sweet of you to say. Hugs~

I am just glad the family didn't have to wait on DNA testing to come back. They have waited for so long to find him. Bless their hearts.

It does sound like GMH's exact MO and I have no doubt he will be charged soon.

Wonder just how long before the monster is charged?

 

[Pandora]

Removed by me when threads were combined.

 

[sweetmop]

John's remains were identified not only from his dental records, but from the serial number of his cardiac pacemaker.

 

[indigomood]

http://www.ajc.com/news/content/met.../hiker_0204.html?cxntlid=homepage_tab_newstab

Hunter who found remains states skull was in a seperate spot than the rest of remains 20 feet away. This seems to be Hilton's MO; dismembering them.
RIP and my prayers that the Bryants' family can rest now.

Perhaps decapitation but maybe it was a natural disarticulation of the joints secondary to the advanced state of decomposition of the soft tissues. Scavengers also could have moved some of the remains. Just thinking out loud...

 

[concernedperson]

John's remains were identified not only from his dental records, but from the serial number of his cardiac pacemaker.

Man, this is terrible. Both of them were enjoying their last years. Both of them were traveling and doing what they loved. It is so unfair that after many years of contribution that their lives were taken by a sociopathic evil person. God's speed to both and I am sure that they are angels in heaven making a difference to the remaining earth souls. It just rips me every time I hear of such cruelty.

 

[sweetmop]

Man, this is terrible. Both of them were enjoying their last years. Both of them were traveling and doing what they loved. It is so unfair that after many years of contribution that their lives were taken by a sociopathic evil person. God's speed to both and I am sure that they are angels in heaven making a difference to the remaining earth souls. It just rips me every time I hear of such cruelty.

Me too! It just sickens me to think of the horror they endured in their last moments of life! Horrible!

These two people were 2 of the sweetest people on earth! They would have given him help in any manner had he asked.

I hate that their paths crossed with this pure evil being! What a cruel, evil monster!

 

[ThoughtFox]

I'm so glad they found him! This has really been worrying me!

 

[ShowerSinger]

The other woman who was found dead in a parking lot in that same county was from Alabama, and who had been hiking. She died of hypothermia, after she locked her keys in her SUV.

 

[indigomood]

Forensic Students Search for Clues in Murder

Newswise — Professors and students from Western Carolina University’s forensic anthropology program assisted law enforcement agencies in their search for clues in a remote area of national forestland where the body of a hiker missing since October was discovered on Saturday, Feb 2.

*more at link* ( also includes a picture of what appears to be recovery site )

http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/537647/

 

[indigomood]

Feds heading Bryant death investigation

http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080212/NEWS01/80212041

 

[olympicprincess]

So it WAS Hilton wearing John's yellow windbreaker in the ATM photos?

Sad to hear that he was found dead, but at least it's a little closure for the family. The "not knowing" whether they are dead or alive would tear me up.

 

[SeriouslySearching]

Do we know who the woman is from Bryson City?

Authorities are investigating ties between Hilton and a woman missing from Bryson City since 2005.
http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080212/NEWS01/80212041