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UPDATE: Missing USU Student Baxter King Found Deceased

Missing USU Student Baxter King Found Deceased

LOGAN --- Missing Utah State University student Baxter King was found deceased last night in Logan Canyon. No foul play is suspected.

Our thoughts are with his family, and we ask that their privacy be respected during this difficult time. We are heartbroken to lose a member of our Aggie family. We thank all of those who shared posts on Facebook and Twitter and those who physically searched for him.

LOGAN --- The Utah State University Police Department is seeking information about a missing USU student.

Baxter Franklin King was last seen on Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, and last texted with another individual on Oct. 17, 2019. Those close to the student believe it's unusual for him to be out of contact for so long. The student has also missed work. He is described as a reliable worker who is always on time.

Baxter is 5-foot, 10-inches, 200 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. He is 19 years old and wears glasses.

Baxter drives a blue 2005 Chevrolet Aveo with a Utah license plate number 545NYM.