NORRIS, Mont. - Human remains found in the Revenue Flats area in August 2025 were just identified as a man reported missing nearly five decades ago, according to a press release from the Madison County Sheriff's Office (MCSO). The Madison County Medical Examiner's Office identified the remains as Clayton Quayle, reported missing 47 years ago, and also determined that his cause of death was homicide.Â
"Clayton's identification provides long-awaited answers for his family, but this case remains an active an ongoing homicide investigation," MCSO said.Â
Although the investigation is active, law enforcement does not believe there is any ongoing threat to the public.Â
Anyone with information related to the death of Clayton Quayle should call the tip line that has been set up at (406) 843-5369.Â
MCSO also included in its release the following statement from Clayton's brother Steve Quayle, and said the family requested it be shared in its entirety:Â
"I am in awe of God's mercy in this unprecedented miracle. After 47 years, my brother Clayton Quayle's remains have been found. What has felt like a question that would never be answered this side of heaven, through the work of a private mining company west of Norris on the Revenue Flats, his remains were discovered. First and foremost, I want to express my deepest gratitude to retired Gallatin County Sheriff Bill Slaughter, retired Deputy Red Wilson, Madison County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Duncan Hedges, Deputy Leah Cox, Medical Examiner Willie Kemp, Gallatin County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Dan Springer, Detective Kyle Hodges, and DCI Agent Jess Metcalf. Through their collaborative work, my brother has been brought home to us. In sharing this publicly, I pray it gives other families the courage to never give up faith and hope to keep searching for their missing loved ones. Now, my family and I can lay Clayton to rest and know the immense peace that comes with this closure. We are filled with profound gratitude for the State of Montana, and we are deeply thankful for the unwavering support and assistance provided by the law enforcement agencies."Â
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