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LUCIN, Box Elder — The family of Dylan Rounds is creating a nonprofit in his honor.
Rounds was found on April 9 in a remote area in Box Elder County, according to the Box Elder County Sheriff's Office.
"While we had hoped for a different outcome, we have known since the start Dylan was no longer alive. This recent development means the investigation has gone full circle and now we can finally bring Dylan home and close this chapter," the family said in a statement last week.
The remains found were confirmed to be Rounds by the Utah Office of the Medical Examiner.
"We find solace in knowing that Dylan was surrounded by a network of caring individuals who spared no efforts in the search for him," the statement read.
'A beacon of hope and support'
In an effort to keep his memory alive, the Rounds family has created a nonprofit organization.
"In the wake of this heart-wrenching experience, we have chosen to channel our grief into a positive force by creating Dylan's Legacy, a nonprofit organization to help families in similar situations," the statement read. "Dylan's Legacy will serve as a beacon of hope and support for families navigating the distressing ordeal of a missing loved one and the frustration of getting authorities to act accordingly."
Through the nonprofit, the family is hoping to provide resources, guidance and emotional support to those in a similar situation.
In May 2022, Rounds was reported missing by family members after they were unable to contact him.
Later that year, James Brenner was identified as a person of interest in his disappearance. Brenner used to live on his family's property and worked with Rounds, according to the Rounds family.
On March 3, 2023, Brenner was charged with first-degree murder and desecration of a body.
