The remains believed to belong to Brittany Gorman, 29, of Mountain View, were found Saturday in the Mark Twain National Forrest in Ozark County
The Texas County Sheriff’s Department in cooperation with the National Park Service investigated Gorman’s disappearence. The investigation culminated with the arrest of Dylan J. Hanger, 28, of Mountain View. Hanger led investigators to the site where the body was found.
Hanger is charged with second-degree murder and tampering with physical evidence. He is being held in the Texas County Jail without bond after the charges were filed by Texas County Prosecutor Parke Stevens Jr.
“The tragic outcome of this investigation is not what I had hoped and prayed for since Brittany was reported missing,” said Texas County Sheriff Scott Lindsey. “ I want to commend the investigative team of deputies, National Park Service special agents and rangers, Missouri State Highway Patrol investigators and surrounding law enforcement agencies that worked extensively over past 10 days to find Brittany and ultimately seek justice upon her behalf. I am also thankful to the public for providing information to the investigative team throughout this process.”
Gorman’s unoccupied truck was found May 21 at Buck Hollow off Highway 17 south of Summersville on the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Blood was found near the truck.
