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Remains found in Jacksonville identified as father of 3 who went missing in February

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the remains of two human feet found in the backyard of a home have been identified as Sabeion Dowell

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Remains found in Jacksonville last week have been identified as a 23-year-old father of three who went missing a month ago.

According to NBC6 affiliate, First Coast News, Sabeion Dowell went missing on Feb. 23, and his family had been showing up to different crime scenes in Jacksonville attempting to find his remains.

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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Monday that the remains of two human feet found in the backyard of a home in the Magnolia Gardens neighborhood of Jacksonville had been identified as Dowell.

According to First Coast News, his sister said he left his residence on foot and didn’t say where he was going. His other sister told police this was "not normal" behavior for him. 

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Dowell's family confirmed he leaves behind three children.

This is a developing story, check back with NBC6 for updates.

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