Horrified woman finds brother’s remains more than three months after…

Sep 10, 2024 at 7:08 PM

Tragic Discovery: Family's Heartbreak as Missing Man's Remains Found Near Wrecked Car

In a devastating turn of events, a heartbroken Alabama woman's search for her missing brother has come to a tragic conclusion. Katie Lewis, the sister of Kody Martin, discovered her brother's remains just a few yards from where his wrecked car was found over three months ago, raising questions about the initial investigation and the failure to properly search the area at the time of the accident.

Uncovering the Painful Truth: A Family's Relentless Search for Answers

The Disappearance and the Wrecked Car

Kody Martin, a 30-year-old man, went missing on May 30th. His sister, Katie Lewis, reported him missing on July 26th, nearly two months after his disappearance. Over the Labor Day weekend, Lewis received a call from a tow truck company that had removed her brother's wrecked car from the scene, where it had crashed into a telephone pole on May 30th.

The Heartbreaking Discovery

Determined to find answers, Lewis and her brother-in-law decided to visit the scene themselves. After spending about 30 minutes searching the woods off County Road 55 in the Cullman area, they made the devastating discovery – Kody Martin's remains, just a few yards from where his car had been found. "It was awful. It was something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy," Lewis said, describing the moment they located the remains.

The Unanswered Questions

The Morgan County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene and confirmed the discovery of Martin's remains. According to the Morgan County Coroner, Jeff Chunn, the cause of death will be listed as blunt force injuries from the car accident. However, Lewis has accused the initial first responders, the Alabama State Troopers, of not searching the area thoroughly enough at the time of the accident.

The Pursuit for Justice

Devastated by the loss of her brother and the perceived failure of the initial investigation, Lewis is now looking to get a lawyer to investigate the situation further. She believes that if the area had been properly searched, her brother's remains could have been found much sooner, potentially saving his life. The State Troopers have not yet responded to The Post's request for comment on the incident.

The Lasting Impact

The tragic discovery of Kody Martin's remains has left his family reeling, and has raised serious questions about the initial response and investigation. As they grapple with the heartbreak, the family is determined to seek answers and ensure that no other family has to endure a similar ordeal. The search for justice and closure continues, as they navigate the painful aftermath of this devastating loss.