Human remains found in Huddersfield identified as Wakefield man missing for 13 years
Human remains found in Huddersfield in January have been identified as a Wakefield man who disappeared 13 years ago.
An investigation was launched after human remains were discovered at Kiln Lane on January 14.
Police have now been able to confirm that the remains are those of Kevin Judge, from Lupset, Wakefield.
Mr Judge was 68 years old when he went missing on April 15, 2013. He was last seen at his home on Esther Avenue, where he was dropped off by a taxi.
Extensive enquiries were carried out in the years following his disappearance.
Detective Superintendent Damian Roebuck from the Homicide and Major Investigation Team said: “Following the discovery made in January we have worked with a number of experts to carry out tests, and we are now confident that these remains have been identified and that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
“Kevin’s family are being supported by specialist officers and I hope this development may start to bring them some closure following the long-running investigation into his disappearance.
“A file will now be prepared for the coroner.”