Mystery deepens as body discovered during search for missing American in island paradise
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A body found in Turks and Caicos over a week ago has been identified as a missing American man who vanished while vacationing in the tropical paradise. 

Brian Tarrence, 51, of Monroe, New York, went missing on June 25 during a vacation with his wife on the Turks and Caicos Island, according to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. Tarrence was last seen leaving his condo around 3:30 a.m. at the Paradise Inn in Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos.

In a press release, the island’s police force confirmed Tarrence’s identity following the conclusion of a forensic dental analysis. 

Turks and Caicos

Grace Bay Beach, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, Overseas Dependency of the United Kingdom. (Getty Images)

“The RT&CIPF extends our condolences to Mr. Tarrence’s family and friends during this difficult time. We thank the public for their patience and support as we continue the investigation,” Royal Turks and Caicos police said in a statement late Wednesday.

The Tarrence’s were set to return from their vacation on June 29.

Brian Tarrence

Brian Tarrence, 51, was last seen leaving his condo around 3:30 a.m. at the Paradise Inn in Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, according to a missing persons flyer from the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. (Turks and Caicos Royal Police Force)

Anyone with information relating to Tarrence’s case is asked to call 911 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Fox News Digital’s Greg Wehner contributed to this report.

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