Body Found in Missing Men Case: Lufkin Police Await ID

***Both men's bodies have been found. McCroskey admits to both murders.

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In the ongoing search by the Lufkin Police Department (LPD) and Angelina County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) to locate Robert Saxton and Michael Allen, they have discovered a body. Lufkin Police announced Tuesday they have what are likely the remains of Allen.

The discovery was made in the 5900 block of Old Road in Nacogdoches County. Nacogdoches Police, the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office, and the Texas Rangers worked diligently with LPD and ACSO to process the scene.

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The remains have not been positively identified.  According to KTRE, officials are exercising caution and waiting to identify the remains until after an autopsy is complete.

Autopsy Results Take Time; Until Then, We Wait

Robert Saxton, a 79-year-old white male, remains missing. A challenge in the search is the lack of a current photograph.

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The available image of him is 13 years old, taken in 2011. They located Saxton's truck, a silver Ford F-150 extended cab, and credited the public for their help in the find.

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The alerts were first issued on February 3, 2025. Authorities have brought in different people for questioning, but have not yet determined the circumstances surrounding the men's disappearance.

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John McCroskey was wanted in connection with this case and brought in for questioning. He is still in the Angelina County Jail on unrelated charges of credit card abuse.