It was announced on September 3 , 2016 that Jacob 's remains had been found and positively identified .
Jacob Wetterling ( born February 17 , 1978 ) was kidnapped from his hometown at the age of 11 on October 22 , 1989 .
It was announced on September 3 , 2016 that Jacob Wetterling 's remains had been found and positively identified .
Jacob Wetterling ( born February 17 , 1978 ) was kidnapped from his hometown at the age of 11 on October 22 , 1989 .