Man charged with murder in disappearance of Ryan Godbey in Canton: Police say new evidence 'makes it clear that he is deceased'

Canton Police charge man in connection to missing person, Ryan Godbey

Canton Police have charged a man with murder after the search for Ryan Godbey, a Canton man who was reported missing, turned into a homicide investigation, according to Chief John Gabbard.

Man charged with murder in disappearance of Ryan Godbey in Canton: Police say new evidence 'makes it clear that he is deceased'

'Unfortunately, new evidence has led our agency to transition the case from a missing person to a homicide investigation,' said Canton Police Chief John Gabbard.

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