Hikers have found identification papers and clothing thought to be those of adventurer Steve Fossett. The items were found on October 1, 2008 in a remote area of the Sierra Nevada Mountains more than a year after Fossett's disappearance. Fossett was pronounced legally dead by an Illinois court in February 15, 2008 nearly 5 months after his disappearance.Los Angeles Times: Steve Fossett's ID papers reported found (October 1, 2008)