10 News spoke with Chad Austin's parents about the renewed attention on the case.

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. – The Virginia State Police held a press conference Wednesday afternoon regarding the 2019 disappearance and death of a missing Buena Vista man. Police provide update on the death of missing Buena Vista man The Virginia State Police will hold a press conference regarding the 2019 disappearance and death of a missing Buena Vista man. His wallet “turned up” at Pather Falls six months after Austin was reported missing, authorities said. We know there are additional people in the Buena Vista community who know certain pieces of information related to Chad’s death, but are fearful to come forward for a number of reasons,” said Zirkle. The press conference was held in the Panther Falls recreational area where Austin was last seen alive and where his remains were recovered.

ROANOKE, Va.- - A $1,000 reward is being offered for information that will lead police to the whereabouts of a Buena Vista man. Thirty-year-old Chad Austin was last seen around the Panther Falls area of Amherst County on Memorial Day. The investigation to date has led police to several dozen leads, and investigators are still asking for help from the public as they want to question several people who may have been in the area of Panther Falls the day Austin went missing. Police say his parents are fully cooperating with the investigation. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.