The Texas Rangers are investigating the death of an Amarillo man. Vernie Jerome Lyons Jr., 66, of Amarillo was discovered deceased in a field near County Road 11, south of FM-1151 in Armstrong County. Lyons was reported missing last Thursday and was being investigated as a missing person by the Amarillo Police Department. The Texas Rangers were notified and responded to the scene at approximately 6:34 p.m., on Sunday.
An autopsy has been ordered and will be conducted by South Plains Forensic Pathology in Lubbock.
This is an ongoing investigation and more details will be released when available.
(News release from the Texas DPS in Amarillo)