MENOMINEE COUNTY, MI— Michigan State Police have identified skeletal remains found in Menominee County in May.
The remains were discovered on residential property in a wooded area of Holmes Township.
State Police say DNA was used to identify the skeleton as that of Robert Cook, Jr., 53, of Iron River. Cook walked away from a Stephenson adult foster care facility in September of 2021. At that time, officials believed he may have hitched a ride out of state.
Cook was diagnosed with schizophrenia.
Troopers say no trauma or foul play is suspected.
Cook’s family was notified of the identification in August. His remains were given a proper burial.
