The remains were identified as Daniel Claeys, who was in his early 30s when his family said he was missing in 2019.

Human remains discovered in a vehicle found submerged in the Mississippi River in September have been identified of a missing East Moline man from 2019.

Human remains discovered three months ago in a pickup truck in the Mississippi River have been identified as a man who was reported missing in 2019, Illinois authorities said. “The East Moline Police Department continues to investigate this incident as a homicide,

Investigators determined the remains of a missing Illinois man were the remains of Daniel Claeys, according to the Associated Press. The investigation started 3 months ago when the remains were found inside a pickup truck submerged in the Mississippi River.