Human remains found in September have been confirmed to be those of James Wood, a 43-year-old man reported missing from Ponchatoula, Louisiana. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office confirmed this, while also announcing that the case is being investigated as a homicide. Wood was last seen alive on June 19, 2025, and his car, keys, and other belongings were found at his home. The remains were undergoing analysis and DNA testing at the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab, which confirmed their identity this week.