JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office announced Monday night the skeletal remains found less than a week ago off Utsey Road were positively identified as missing Jacksonville teen Corbin Johnson.
STAY UPDATED: Download the Action News Jax app for live updates on breaking stories
The 18-year-old was last seen by his mother on July 11th, 2018.
His remains were discovered exactly one year later 12 miles from his home.
Johnson’s family told Action News Jax Reporter Ryan Nelson on Tuesday they were too emotional to speak in an on-camera interview, but they’re in need of the community’s prayers and support at this time.
“My heart aches so bad for my cousin,” said one a relative in a Facebook post in support of Johnson’s mother. “In spite of, God is always good and will see her through.”
TRENDING:
- Skeletal remains found in woods in Northwest Jacksonville belongs to missing 18-year-old
- Action News Jax gets results after ignored complaints of mice, roach-infested local apartments
- Police searching for Gabriella Vitale, toddler reported missing from Michigan campsite
- Nassau deputies find babies in roach-infested home while investigating burglaries
- 11 percent of Florida's lowest performing elementary schools are in Duval County
Police initially said it could take weeks for the remains to be positively identified by the Medical Examiner’s Office.
But the JSO tweeted on Monday night saying in part:
"… There were factors involved that led to the [medical examiner] to be able to make an ID quicker. Details we did not know at the scene when the remains were immediately located …"
Nelson reached out to JSO asking what “factors” and “details” allowed the ME to make a speedy identification.
A JSO spokesperson replied, saying, “There is nothing further being released at this time.”
Officers say Johnson's death is being investigated as a murder. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500 or JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org.
You may also remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $3,000 if you tip leads to an arrest, by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
#ANjaxBREAKING: @JSOPIO identifies the remains found last Thursday as Corbin Johnson. The bones were found one year to the day after the 18-year-old disappeared. BACKGROUND: https://t.co/Ti2sXfjIFm @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/jlMGqZh0Fo
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) July 16, 2019
“My first reaction is somebody’s family is been missing them,”
— Amber Krycka (@AmberANjax) July 12, 2019
A local man found human bones in a local neighborhood as he was mowing land.
“That’s when I noticed a skull laying there.”
Live at 10 on FOX 30 pic.twitter.com/56M0UP5gb1
Three more unmarked vehicles have arrived at wooded area off Utsey Road where human remains were found. Scene isn’t showing any signs of wrapping up any time soon @ActionNewsJax #Jacksonville #florida pic.twitter.com/cC6iDOMwQI
— Lorena Inclán (@LorenaANjax) July 12, 2019
Human remains located on Utsey Drive last week have been identified as Corbin Odell Johnson. He was reported missing in July of 2018.
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) July 16, 2019
Anyone with information in reference to this murder is asked to contact #JSO right away. 904-630-0500 or JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. pic.twitter.com/kDxogzua0u
Cox Media Group
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/J3PZAQEBG5E3ZKGYS3BESTI54I.jpg)
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/ZG77CUJYLBFSLMH2VPUBBW5RIY.jpg)
:quality(70)/d1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net/11-03-2024/t_2444405d8def4bdd866dc25d2c022844_name_file_960x540_1200_v3_1_.jpg)
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/2QTD6Z622FEITPIW3FXVO6JI4M.jpg)
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/AMZKHO2QTJBXFGQZBMJU3BNBCE.jpg)