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Skeletal remains found in Sudbury identified man missing since 2013

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Sudbury police ID skeletal remains Sudbury police say they have identified the skeletal remains found last week in a wood area of Chelmsford.

Sudbury police say they have identified the skeletal remains found last week in a wood area of Chelmsford and that no foul play was involved.

Carey Cadeau was 41 years old when he was last seen at his Chelmsford home Nov. 12, 2013.

Cary Cadeau, 41, was last seen in Chelmsford in 20 Cary Cadeau, 41, was last seen in Chelmsford in Nov. 12, 2013. His skeletal remains were found in a wooded area of the community April 28, 2024. (Sudbury Rainbow Crime Stoppers)

Using dental records, investigators were able to identify his remains found west of Marion Street on April 28, Sudbury police said in a news release Thursday.

"Detectives have concluded the investigation into Carey's death," police said.

"The circumstances of his death are not suspicious."

No further information about the death will be provided, police said, as per the family's wishes.

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Cadeau was scheduled to work nightshift the day after he disappeared and never showed up, Sudbury Rainbow Crime Stoppers said on his missing person poster.

"His family became concerned as this was out of character for him and notified police," Crime Stoppers said.

"Police conducted an extensive search with the assistance of the search and rescue team, canine unit and the OPP helicopter. However, no trace of Carey was discovered."

Carey Cadeau, 41, went missing Nov. 12, 2013 in Ch Carey Cadeau, 41, went missing Nov. 12, 2013 in his hometown of Chelmsford, Ont. His skeletal remains were found in a remote wooded area April 28, 2024. (Sudbury Rainbow Crime Stoppers)

His remains were found by a community member in a remote area of the woods more than 10 years later.