Remains Identified at Mill Beach, Aug. 25

In November of 2015, human remains were located at the Mill Beach State Park. On August 18, 2016 the University of North Texas (UNT) identified the remains as Mr. Derick W. Christie (age 23 from Brookings). Due to the level of decomposition of the body, when located, no identity could be established from the autopsy and no cause & manner of death could be determined. Sample tissues were obtained and sent to UNT for analysis. Through the tissue and DNA samples UNT was able to positively identify the remains. Mr. Christie has been reported to Brooking Police Department, by his parents, as missing/endangered on November 28, 2015. No suspicious circumstances surrounded his disappearance but Mr. Christie had recently had displayed changes in his behavior. Individuals who are experiencing mental health crisis or family members seeking assistance can locate services in Oregon through https://www.oregon.gov/oha/amh/Pages/mentalhealth.aspx or
http://www.currych.org/services/behavioral-health/mental-health/