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Human Bones Found in American Woods Confirmed as Remains of Missing Scottish Man
A 10-month investigation with Interpol and Scottish police confirmed the remains belonged to John Gillies, and officials are arranging their return to Scotland.
- On June 30, 2026, the Wyoming State Crime Laboratory positively identified human remains found near Sweetwater Gap as John Gillies, a Scottish man reported missing approximately six years ago.
- Wyoming Game and Fish personnel discovered scattered skeletal remains in September 2025, prompting a 14-member search team to scan 20 miles of rugged terrain and recover 85% of the skeleton.
- Investigators collaborated with Interpol, Police Scotland, and Saint Mary's Church in Kirkintilloch to locate the family, while Gillies' ex-wife provided medical history and personal details, writing: "I wanted you to know he was more than bones."
- The Sublette County Sheriff's Office is coordinating with Interpol to return Gillies' remains to Scotland for burial, though officials state the cause of death remains unclear due to time elapsed.
- Sublette County Sheriff K.C. Lehr stated the case demonstrates international partnership strength, noting the investigation united partners with the "one shared goal--to give a family answers.
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