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Authorities find missing Sevier County man dead after Silver Alert search

The Sevier Co. Sheriff's Office said John Robert Hancock was last seen going into the woods in the area of Otto Williams Rd. near Cosby.

SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. — UPDATE (8/18): The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said authorities found John Robert Hancock, 55, dead on Friday.

“We would like to offer condolences to his family and friends,” TBI said.

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The Sevier County Sheriff's Office said they were searching for a missing man on Monday.

They said John Robert Hancock, 55, was last seen on Sunday going into the woods in the area of Otto Williams Rd. near Cosby. They said he was riding a blue Polaris four-wheeler on Sunday.

They said he is around 6'2" tall and has heart trouble, as well as a history of strokes.

Anyone with information about his location or who has seen him should reach out to SCSO at 865-453-4668.

SEVIER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS ASKING FOR THE PUBLIC'S HELP TO LOCATE A MISSING MAN. JOHN ROBERT HANCOCK WAS LAST...

Posted by Sevier County Sheriff's Office on Monday, August 14, 2023

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