Bodies of missing Georgia firefighters found in Tennessee

The search for two missing Georgia firefighters ended after police said their bodies were found in Tennessee, authorities said Sunday.

Chandler Kuhbander, 24, and his ex-girlfriend, Raegan Anderson, were last seen on June 25. Jane Kuhbander, Chandler Kuhbander's mother, previously told Court TV that surveillance video from a Savannah mall showed a car resembling Anderson's driving around the mall parking lot. where his son worked out at a Crunch gym. Surveillance video also showed her son entering and exiting the mall minutes after Anderson's car arrived.

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Jane said she believed her son got into Anderson's car “under duress” and that Anderson was struggling to move on after her son ended their 7-year relationship in 2023 The two had dated each other since high school and lived and worked together for Liberty. Hinesville County Fire Department. Jane said her son had returned home with his parents, but still saw Anderson regularly through his work.

On Sunday, Hinesville police said their bodies, along with Anderson's vehicle, were discovered in Cocke County, Tennessee. No further details have been released.

Liberty County Fire Department released the following statement:

“The Liberty County Fire Department is deeply saddened to learn of the news regarding Lt. Raegan Anderson and Senior Firefighter Chandler Kuhbander. These two extremely dedicated employees put their hearts and souls into protecting and serving the citizens of Liberty County. Our prayers, and those of the department, are with the families during this very difficult time. We ask that respect and confidentiality of families and department staff be observed at this time. »