Body of missing Grand Rapids man found in Kalamazoo River

Justin Michael Brown

SAUGATUCK, MI - The body of a missing Grand Rapids man was found Monday, Oct. 22, in the Kalamazoo River near where he was last seen.

Justin Michael Brown, 39, was reported missing Oct. 13.

Surveillance video showed him near the water outside of Coral Gables, where he and friends had gathered.

An Allegan County sheriff's deputy this morning was walking the area when he saw part of the victim's body under water, Undersheriff Mike Larsen said.

Police found no visible evidence of foul play. The investigation will continue pending results of the autopsy.

The Sheriff's Department used boats and divers to search the river after Brown went missing. His body was found near the area he was last seen on surveillance video, police said.

Video showed him walking on the boardwalk around 2 a.m. Oct. 13.

Brown was staying with friends who had rented a condominium when he failed to return.

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