Human remains found nearly 30 years ago identified as missing Wisconsin man

Human remains discovered in a wooded area in Sanford nearly 30 years ago have been identified as John Richard Moulis, a Wisconsin native who was reported missing in Orange County in January 1997, police said.Investigators used advanced technology and genetic genealogy to identify Moulis, who disappeared at the age of 37. The new developments brought answers to a family that had spent decades wondering what happened to him. However, authorities are still working to determine the circumstances surrounding his disappearance and death.Remains discovered by people walking a dogMoulis was reported missing on Jan. 21, 1997. Months later, two people walking their dog discovered human remains in a wooded area in Sanford."It was just two passersby walking their dog and located the bones, and they saw the skull and called it in," said Bianca Gillett, a public information officer with the Sanford Police Department.At the time, investigators had not connected the remains to Moulis’ disappearance. T