HIDDENITE, N.C. — The Alexander County Sheriff's Office reportedly found a body in the Hiddenite community in Alexander County. The body has been positively identified as a previously reported missing man.
Police said on March 21, the remains of 54-year-old Kenneth Dale Walker were found in a wooded area located about 30 yards off of Sulphur Springs Road. Officials believe Walker had been there for a number of weeks.
Walker's body was found by members of the Hiddenite Volunteer Fire Department who were out searching for him.
If you have any information in reference to this case, please contact the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office at (828)632-1111 or (828)632-2911, or Alexander County Crimestoppers at (828)632-8555.
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