# Van lifer goes missing on cross country trip with fiancee

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**Created:** [September 13, 2021, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/van-lifer-goes-missing-on-cross-country-trip-with-fiancee/950604 "2021-09-13T13:48:04Z")\
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> [@Martin\_Hyde](#):
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> Unsurprising, police basically never talk much about a recovered body until basic processes have been followed and completed. I imagine if it’s identifiable as Brian we will know within a day or so at most.

Understood. The M. E. needs to conduct an autopsy at first. Perhaps test for his DNA, and other forensic procedures have to be followed.

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