Human remains identified as John Magruder, sheriff says

Authorities say humain remains found in Coopers Rock State Forest have been identified as a missing Morgantown doctor.
Published: Oct. 6, 2022 at 8:55 AM EDT

MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Authorities say human remains found in Coopers Rock State Forest have been identified as a missing Morgantown doctor.

The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office said the remains, which were found Sept. 3 by a hiker, have been identified as 39-year-old John Lawson Magruder.

Magruder, a pediatric neurologist, was reported missing July 27.

MCSO says foul play is not suspected.

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