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Body found in Jackson County field, believed to missing man

JACKSON COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) – A body was discovered in a Jackson County field Monday afternoon, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies said just before 12:30 p.m., they received a call stating that a body was found in a field in the 12000 block of North County Road East.

According to JCSO, someone was looking for arrowheads when they came across the body.

The body, based on the description and its tattoos, deputies believe it is that of 45-year-old Kevin Sheriff.

Sherrif had last been seen on Nov. 27, 2019 and had been reported missing since Dec. 17, 2019.

An autopsy has been scheduled for Feb. 5.