Body of missing Athens County man recovered; 3 facing charges

A man missing since late July from Athens County was found in a shallow grave in the woods in Shade on Tuesday, according to the Athens County Sheriff.Christopher Meadows, who disappeared July 25,was found buried in a five-foot grave. Three men, Ronnie Smith, Benjamin Cochran and William Milam have been charged with kidnapping and murder. Each have $1 million bonds.A fourth man, James Pascol, who assisted, was charged with abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence. He has a $100,000 bond.Acc