March 5, 2026 in Regional, Top Stories

HUMAN REMAINS FOUND IN SCOTT COUNTY IDENTIFIED AS JUSTIN LOWE

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office has provided an update confirming that human remains discovered on February 28, 2026, in the Ditney Mountain area of Pioneer, Tennessee, have been positively identified as those of Justin Lowe.
Lowe, who was 41 years old at the time, was last seen on May 5, 2022, near a residence in the Widows Lane area of Pioneer, where he had been reported missing. His family has been notified of the identification.
The sheriff’s office, led by Sheriff Brian Keeton and staff, expressed their deepest condolences to Justin’s family and loved ones, offering thoughts and prayers during this difficult and heartbreaking time.


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