Body of Missing Man Found on Hilton Head

The remains of Stanley Kotowski, a 60-year-old man from Massachusetts who went missing from his family's rental on Hilton Head Island on August 16, were discovered ten days later beneath a home in the Sea Pines area. The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of suspicious activity on August 26, leading to the body being found during their investigation. Kotowski's family confirmed the identity of the remains, which are pending autopsy results to determine the cause of death. He was last seen barefoot, without personal belongings, and had exhibited signs of paranoia, believing that the area was a 'set up'. His wife reported that he had been struggling with anxiety and insomnia prior to their vacation. The sheriff's office had been conducting extensive search operations, utilizing various resources to locate him since his disappearance.