Kristin Cavallari's Brother Michael Found Dead After Going Missing
Dec. 10 2015, Updated 7:54 p.m. ET
After he went missing, Kristin Cavallari’s brother Michael was found dead, the former Hills star said in a statement.
The 30-year-old went missing after his car, a 2014 Honda Civic, was found abandoned in Utah.
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"We want to thank everyone for their love, support and prayers during this very difficult time," the 28-year-old said. "We have just been informed by the authorities my brother's body has been found. This is a very painful time and we are still processing it all. We kindly ask everyone please respect our privacy during our time of grieving."
He was last seen in a gas station surveillance tape in Monticello, Utah on Nov. 27.
Michael Cavallari was also arrested in Calif. on Nov. 23 in connection with criminal threats. He was also arrested for petty theft in 2012 and DUI in 2013 and 2014.
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