Body of Oakland County man missing since 2018 music festival found

Michigan State Police have confirmed they have found the remains of a Highland Township man who went missing in 2018.

Kevin Graves was 28 when took a trip with his girlfriend in June 2018 to the small town of Rothbury, Michigan, for the Electric Forest music festival.

His girlfriend called his family four days after they arrived at the festival to let them know she could not find him.

Authorities searched the area for years after his disappearance but were unable to find him.

According to authorities, human remains were found Dec. 30 in a wooded area near Rothbury. They confirmed on Thursday, Jan. 2, that the remains are Kevin Graves. He was identified through dental records by forensic anthropologists from Western Michigan University.

Police said the cause of his death may take several months, but there is no indication of foul play currently.

The investigation is ongoing.

Update: Kevin Graves’ remains found more than 6 years after disappearance: Everything we know