The army has been found a body which is believed to be of Matt Maupin. The remains found in Iraq as belonging to Matt Maupin of Bartonville’s 724th Transportation Company. Matt Maupin went missing on April 9th, 2004. He was the only U.S. soldier unaccounted for in Iraq. Maupin was last seen in the video released by insurgents weeks after his capture. His unit was ambushed in Iraq.

D.N.A. testing & a piece of clothing confirmed the remains were of Matt Maupin. Maupin’s family was given the news by a private news channel on Sunday afternoon local time.

Matt Maupin’s faimly said, “Although this is not what we had hoped for, at least we know,” It continues, “As parents, we are deeply saddened & still letting it sink in. As Americans, we are proud of the continued efforts made by our military & in particular the Army, to return to Matt home to us”.
Click here to link with Matt Maupin family’s official website