Man missing for over a month found in Branson

CADET, Mo. – An eastern Missouri man has been found safe, more than a month after he was reported missing.

The Daily Journal newspaper in Park Hills, Missouri reports that Gerrial Stone, 65, of Cadet was found alive and well Tuesday in a Branson apartment.

He had been missing since Oct. 6 when he took out the trash and never returned.

Washington County Sheriff Andy Skiles says Branson police went to the apartment and confirmed it was Stone. Skiles says Stone apparently wanted a new start.

This story was originally published November 19, 2014 at 11:06 AM with the headline "Man missing for over a month found in Branson."