The body of former rugby league player Bryn Hargreaves has been found more than a year after he vanished in the United States, his family have confirmed.
Wigan Warriors are saddened to learn of the passing of former player, Bryn Hargreaves. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
The 37-year-old moved to the US about 10 years ago and he was reported missing in January last year after he did not turn up for work.
A major police search in West Virginia drew a blank and in June his family revealed they had hired a private investigator to find him because “the police over there aren’t doing anything”.
His older brother revealed in a post on Facebook that his body had been found. Gareth Hargreaves wrote: “With incredible sadness I can confirm after 14 months we have finally found Bryn.
He added that “we still do not know the cause of death or what actually happened” on January 3, 2022, when his brother vanished from his home near Morgantown in West Virginia.
“We would appreciate a little space and will keep you updated when we have any further information,” he added.
A Foreign Office spokesperson said: “We are providing support to the family of a British national who died in the US and are in contact with the local authorities.”
