The announcement of Johnson's remains, which were somehow missed in the initial sweep, comes after the Washington Post reported that Johnson was found by villagers with his hands bound and a gaping wound in his head, raising the possibility that he was captured alive and later executed. His body was discovered two days after the attack. It is unclear what remains the team uncovered or whether they produce additional evidence indicating a capture. Pentagon spokesman Dana White disclosed the information in a written statement. The Pentagon has not provided additional details or addressed related questions.