WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The remains of a missing man were found Wednesday in Stokes County in the area of Middleton Loop, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD).
Winston-Salem police said 46-year-old Jerry Jonas Caudill was arrested and charged with murder after turning himself in on Dec. 13, 2023, for the death of 33-year-old Zackary Voshall New, who was reported missing in September 2023.
The remains found were identified as Zackary New, according to police.
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On Oct. 23, the Winston-Salem Police Department received a report that New was missing. Officers began searching for him, and evidence suggested that the disappearance was not voluntary.
As soon as the determination was made on Oct. 27, investigators looked into New's disappearance when it was revealed that he died on Sept. 17.
On Nov. 30, detectives took warrants out on Jerry Jonas Caudill for a firearm by a felon and concealed remains of a human body, having reasonable grounds to believe that the death occurred from unnatural causes.
Caudill has since been arrested and has been behind bars without bond.
“This is a sad day for our victim’s family as it confirms the death of a loved one. We do hope that we are able to provide some sort of closure and justice to the family.” Jim O’Neill, Forsyth County District Attorney, said.
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