The Escondido Police Department announced Monday that a body found in the region has been positively identified as the 71-year-old man who had been missing for more than a month.
Stanley Stephens, an Escondido resident who was known to take daily walks near his North Broadway home, was reported missing Aug. 13. Authorities said a body "found in San Diego Sheriff's jurisdiction" was identified as the man.
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Stephens was presumed dead following his disappearance and authorities arrested 32-year-old Eduardo Javier Zamora in connection with the victim's death. Zamora is now facing a murder charge and remains behind bars in a Vista county jail.
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Police disclosed no suspected motive for the presumed slaying.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on the case is urged to contact Detective Chris Zack at (760) 839-4972. Anonymous tips can be made by contacting (760) 743-TIPS (8477).