Body of missing Asheville man found, family says in social media post

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The body of a 20-year-old man who was reported missing from Asheville more than a month ago has been found, according to relatives.

A statement posted on behalf of his parents to a Facebook group titled "Help us find 20 year old Gabriel Focaracci," said the young man's body was found about 1 p.m. Monday.

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Focaracci was last seen on leaving his home in West Asheville on June 24.

On July 12, Focaracci's car was found on Curtis Creek Road in McDowell County.

According to the Facebook post, Focaracci's body will be sent to Winston-Salem for an autopsy.

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At this time, authorities have not provided any statement.