Inez, KY (WMDJ) — Authorities in Martin County say human remains found Tuesday are believed to be those of a man reported missing earlier this year.

According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, the remains are believed to be Jody Pauley, of Inez, who was reported missing on April 22. The sheriff's office said a wallet containing Pauley’s identification was found near the remains, along with clothing that family members identified as what he was last seen wearing.

Deputies said Pauley was last seen March 5 in the 700 block of East Main Street. The remains were discovered by a man returning from hunting in a wooded area near Coldwater Road.

The Kentucky State Police say the remains will be sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Frankfort for positive identification. No further information has been released.