Body of missing Vian man found

A Vian man who was reported missing on Jan. 6 from his home north of Vian has reportedly been found deceased, according to Sequoyah County Sheriff Larry Lane.

Lane said Ryan Jordan’s body was located Thursday in a wooded area behind the house, and authorities are still waiting on the medical examiner to release the scene.

A complete story will be published in the Jan. 22 issue of Your TIMES.

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