His remains were found near his 'happy place' in 2020. A Texas DNA lab finally identified him
Monica Ramirez
Monica Ramirez
Bureau Chief · San Antonio, TX
Monica Ramirez has over 15 years of experience in journalism, holding positions at the San Antonio Express-News and Texas Public Radio. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Journalism and has a passion for uncovering community stories that often go untold.
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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.