Human Remains Found East of Salem Identified as Missing Mill City Man
the remains were identified as that of 55-year-old Gregory Dean Johnson of Mill City.
(MILL CITY, Ore. ) — Late Wednesday afternoon, deputies from the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of human remains discovered near Mill City, 25 miles east of Salem.
At approximately 3:30 p.m. a local hunter discovered the remains off a wooded game trail and notified the sheriff's office.
When deputies arrived, it was verified the remains were human, and detectives were called out, along with the Oregon State Medical Examiner and a Marion County Deputy District Attorney. This is normal procedure for this type of incident.
The investigation proceeded into the evening, and the remains were identified as that of 55-year-old Gregory Dean Johnson of Mill City.
In September 2013, Johnson left his residence and was reported missing by family members. Search efforts in September and October 2013 did not turn up any leads.
The investigation indicates Johnson died of natural causes, and there is no indication of any suspicious circumstances.
Source: Marion County Sheriff’s Office
