Human remains that were found in 2009 in Thurston County have been identified.

On August 27, DNA technology confirmed the remains belonged to Donald Myrel Nelson, according to a news release from the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO).

The remains were discovered in a field near Meadows Elementary School in Lacey on April 30, 2009.

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Nelson was reported missing to the Lacey Police Department in February 1989, just before his 29th birthday.

Nelson’s family has been notified, law enforcement not

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