A body located in Mayfield bushland on Friday has been formally identified as missing man Billy Ray Waters.
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Mr Waters, 19, was last seen alive on August 4, with his disappearance reported to police on August 11.
Tasmania Police Detective Acting Inspector Craig Fox said police's thoughts and condolences were with Mr Waters' family and loved ones during this difficult time.
Two 17-year-old boys and a 33-year-old man, Christopher Leigh Brown, were charged with Mr Waters' alleged murder.
The investigation is ongoing and police have not ruled out charging other people.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Launceston Police on 131 444, or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au.
Kasey Wilkins
Kasey Wilkins is education reporter at The Examiner, and also covers the East Coast. Get in touch at kasey.wilkins@examiner.com.au.
Kasey Wilkins is education reporter at The Examiner, and also covers the East Coast. Get in touch at kasey.wilkins@examiner.com.au.
