Pierre Pearson : “34-Year-Old Man from Georgia Found in Washington River”

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The body of 34-year-old man Pierre Pearson was discovered in the Columbia River by fishermen, according to the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office. Originally from Georgia, Pearson was last in contact with his family in April 2021 before his remains were found near Martin’s Bar in Woodland. Despite showing no signs of trauma, the cause of Pearson’s death remains unknown due to the level of decomposition. Advanced forensic DNA testing by Othram in Texas and dental records obtained from his family confirmed the identity of the remains. Authorities have ruled out foul play in Pearson’s death, and the investigation is now closed.

Body of 34-Year-Old Man Found in the Columbia River Identified

Authorities in Washington have confirmed that the body found in the Columbia River has been identified as that of a missing 34-year-old man named Pierre Pearson. The remains were discovered by two fishermen near Martin’s Bar in Woodland, Washington, on June 2, 2022.

Details of the Discovery

The Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office announced in a news release on Wednesday, May 29, that the body found in the river belonged to Pierre Pearson, who was originally from Georgia. Pearson was believed to have been without a permanent home in Portland, Oregon, before his death.

Pearson was last in contact with his family in April 2021, more than a year before his body was discovered in the river. The remains showed no signs of trauma, according to the Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office, but due to the level of decomposition, facial identification and fingerprint collection were not possible.

Identification Process

Detectives began working with Othram, a private laboratory in Texas, in December 2022 to identify the man using advanced forensic DNA testing. Pearson’s dental records were later obtained after his stepmother and father were contacted about the case.

A forensic odontologist used the records to determine that the remains belonged to Pearson. Authorities have stated that there is no indication that Pearson died as a result of a crime, and the investigation will be closed.

Next Steps

The Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office will now work with Pearson’s family to turn over his remains. The closure of the investigation brings some closure to Pearson’s loved ones, who have been waiting for answers since his disappearance in April 2021.

It remains a mystery as to when and how Pearson died, but the identification of his remains brings a sense of resolution to the case. The community in Woodland, Washington, where the body was found, can now rest assured that the investigation has been concluded.

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