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Body found in East Travis County field identified as missing man Christopher Branham

Medics said the body was located in the 14000 block of Farm to Market Road 1100, which is north of U.S. Highway 290 near Kimbro, Texas.

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — Police have identified a body found in a field in East Travis County between Manor and Elgin on Friday morning as Christopher Branham.

Branham, 26, had been missing since June 24. An autopsy was performed on Saturday by the Travis County Medical Examiner to positively identify the body.

Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) said Branham's body was found in the 14000 block of Farm to Market Road 1100, which is north of U.S. Highway 290 near Kimbro, Texas.

Law enforcement presence was in the area on Friday for investigation, ATCEMS said.

During the investigation of Branham's disappearance, there was additional information that he may have been sighted in the Manor area, but it was never a confirmed sighting, the Round Rock Police Department told KVUE.

Police will continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Branham's death.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective Patrick Turck at PTurck@roundrocktexas.gov or call 512-218-7048. Anonymous tips can be submitted online.

No further information is available at this time.

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