Remains found of man missing for six years

Jordan Moray looks at the camera, he is wearing a yellow top and shrubs and grass is visible behind him.Image source, South Wales Police
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Jordan Moray went missing from his flat six years ago

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The remains of a man who went missing six years ago have been found, police have said.

Jordan Moray, from Cwmbach, near Aberdare in Rhondda Cynon Taf, was reported missing from his flat with his games console still running and mobile phone on charge in July 2019.

South Wales Police said they received a report of human remains near the Llwyn-onn Reservoir in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, also known as the Brecon Beacons, on 29 August.

Mr Moray's brother Josh paid tribute on social media, external and said his "heart is lost without you".

Police confirmed the remains were Mr Moray's and that his death is not being treated as suspicious.

Mr Moray's mother issued a fresh appeal to find him on 24 July this year, the sixth anniversary of his disappearance.

She said every day was "agony" but she was clinging to the hope that one day he will walk through the door again.

Possible sightings of Mr Moray were reported in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire in 2021.

His brother Josh said in a social media post: "He wasn't just my brother he was my best friend.

"He's been a big loss in my life and always will be," he said. "Now my mam and dad can lay him to rest.

"Love you Jordan Moray can't wait to meet you again big bro my heart is lost without you."

A map showing the location of the reservoir in relation to Merthyr Tydfil and the A470

Debbie Moray, Jordan's mother, previously said the family would go hiking for hours searching for Jordan.

"I search the mountains and the forestry regularly. As soon as we hear something [possible sighting] we're there," she said.

"My brother and his wife constantly go all around the mountains on foot and by bike. Jordan's brother does too."

Detectives had hoped a mystery man who wrote a letter to police could provide a breakthrough.

The letter containing information officers believed could have been helpful was signed with the name "Kevin Humphreys" but attempts to identify the author failed.