Sister discovers brother"s remains in Cullman woods after car wreck

Katie Lewis discovered her brother Kody Martin's remains on September 2, over three months after he was reported missing. Kody was last seen on May 18, and his wrecked car was found on May 30, crashed into a telephone pole. Despite the initial search by law enforcement, his body was located about 20 steps into the woods off County Road 55 in Cullman, Alabama, by Katie and her brother-in-law after they decided to investigate the area themselves. The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the discovery of Kody's remains, which were identified through dental records. The coroner stated that the cause of death was blunt force injuries resulting from the car accident. Katie reported her brother missing on July 26, and the prolonged absence led her to take matters into her own hands after receiving information from a tow truck company about the location of his car. Katie expressed her devastation upon finding her brother and criticized law enforcement for not conducting a thorough search of the area at the time of the accident. She believes that if the search had been more comprehensive, her brother might have been found sooner. The incident has prompted her to consider legal action against the authorities involved in the initial response. This tragic event highlights the importance of thorough investigations in missing person cases and raises questions about the protocols followed by law enforcement in such situations. The family is now left to cope with their loss while seeking answers regarding the handling of Kody's case.