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Update: Police say man who went missing after attending LIV Golf Tournament event found dead

LEWISBURG, W.Va. — Police in Lewisburg said a man who went missing after attending the LIV Golf Tournament at The Greenbrier over the weekend was found dead Monday afternoon.

Jarred Schultz, 39, of Barboursville, disappeared around 11:40 p.m. Saturday in the area of Coleman Drive in Lewisburg. He was found not far from there Monday.

The Lewisburg Police Department released an updated statement Monday evening.

“At approximately 12:36 p.m. on August 7th, 2023, the deceased body of a male believed to be Mr. Shultz was located in a wooded area near Interstate 64 and Route 219 in Lewisburg. There is no foul play suspected in this incident at this time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Shultz family and friends in this very difficult time,” Lewisburg Police Chief Chris Teubert said.

Schultz’s wife confirmed on Facebook he had attended LIV Golf Tournament and that she’s “very worried.”

 

 





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