STUTTGART, Ark. — The burned body that was found in a truck near Stuttgart on May 4 has been identified as Johnny Howard, who was reported missing that same day.
According to police, Howard was found inside of a burned F-250 which was reported stolen on May 2.
The burned vehicle was located around 5:00 p.m. on May 4 along Hartz Seed Road, which sits just outside of Stuttgart.
It is not known when the body and truck were burned or what caused it.
The Arkansas County Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation into the incident and shared that no further information will be released at this time.
We will update the article with more information as it becomes available.