His remains were found near his 'happy place' in 2020. A Texas DNA lab finally identified him
Rita S. Ngoya
Rita S. Ngoya
Reporter · Waco, TX
Rita has been involved in Waco's community scene for over 8 years, working with local nonprofits and writing for several community newsletters. She holds a degree in Communications from Texas Tech University. Rita is committed to promoting local events and initiatives that foster community engagement.
More from Rita →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 2:38 PM · 1 min read
Kent Cross was reported missing in 2016. His remains were found near a California hiking trail four years later, but it took advanced DNA testing to identify him.
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Local news from El Paso Current
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Friday, November 13, 2026
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