(Montezuma, IA). — Human remains have been found in a harvested field near the town of Montezuma where a boy has been missing since May. D-C-I assistant director Mitch Mortvedt told reporters at the scene in rural Poweshiek County that the clothing found with the remains matches the description of what an 11-year-old Xavier Harrellson was wearing when he disappeared. Mortvedt says they haven’t made a positive identification and the gender of the remains is not yet known. He did say they have contacted Harrelson’s family to let them know the remains were found.
Human Remains Discovered Near Montezuma Thursday
By Tom Robinson
Oct 1, 2021 | 6:55 AM

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