The family of missing University student Michael Nickelotte, Jr. confirmed his death after a body was found on Nicholson Drive Friday night. 
East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Casey Rayborn Hicks said the body was discovered by hunters around 6:30 p.m., about 60 yards away from the road in the woods. The body was found in a wooded area less than a mile away from Ben Hur Road. 
LSU Media Relations Director Ernie Ballard said LSUPD confirmed Nickelotte’s bike was found at the scene.
“We must now begin the sorrowful process of honoring his short life with us and laying him to his eternal rest,” the family said in a statement posted on Facebook. “The support all have shown over this difficult time has been heartfelt and inspirational. Please continue to hold us in your prayers so that we may get through this difficult time.”

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Kate Roy

A line of a cars are parked near a wooded area between Ben Hur Road and Gardere Lane on Sept. 29, 2017.