Shortly before 11 p.m. Sunday night, Greene County Judge Calvin Holden confirmed that Alex Holden, his and Greene County Judge Margaret Palmietto's 25-year-old son, has died.

"Yes, it is true," Judge Holden told the News-Leader in a text message.

He declined to say more except to note, "Alex was a great, caring, compassionate person."

For roughly two years, Holden lived in Sacramento, California and worked as a manager at Amazon.

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He disappeared around 2:30 a.m. Dec. 30 after leaving his central Sacramento apartment.

A Facebook account tied to a family member updated with a post around 10:15 p.m. Sunday.

"I have received the news that Alex has been found deceased," stated the posting. "I have no other information at this time. Thank you all for your prayers, shares, concern , love and support. Please keep Alex’s family in your prayers at this time."

Gregory Holman is the investigative reporter for the News-Leader. Email news tips to gholman@gannett.com.