The search for a missing Grundy County man has come to a somber conclusion with the discovery of a body, believed to be that of Shawn Jacobs, who had been missing since August 3. The body was located in a wooded area in Coalmont, 102.5 WOW Country reports. An autopsy is pending to confirm the identity of the deceased.
Shawn Jacobs' absence was first noted following his last sighting on August 3. His vehicle was found empty on Thursday morning, intensifying concerns over his whereabouts. "The Grundy County Sheriff's Office can't express the help that was received in this case," the Sheriff's Office stated in a message of gratitude shared on their Facebook post.
Updates on the investigation are being provided as additional details emerge. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, along with several emergency management agencies and volunteer search teams, took part in the extensive search operations, as per a statement obtained by Local3News. As the investigation continues, authorities urge anyone with information regarding Shawn Jacobs' disappearance, to contact the Grundy County Sheriff's Office at 931-383-0770 or 931-383-1188.
