UPDATE (10:16 a.m. on Monday, May 22): The body of a 40-year-old man was found in the Spruce Laurel Area of Boone County on Sunday, according to the West Virginia State Police.

Troopers said the body was a man who went missing two weeks ago.

The West Virginia State Police said no foul play is being suspected.

The name is not being released at this time.


BOONE COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A body was found in the Spruce Laurel Area of Boone County on Sunday, May 21, according to dispatchers.

It was reported around 12:15 p.m.

No information about the body has been released; however, dispatchers said it is believed to be someone who went missing a couple of weeks ago.

This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.