DAVIDSON, N.C. – The North Carolina Spanish teacher who was reported missing for weeks is dead, according to a Facebook post from friends and family.

• People say Patrick Braxton-Andrew died doing what he loved
• The Chihuahua State authorities are looking for people responsible
• His body has been found

Patrick Braxton-Andrew, 34, was last seen Oct. 28 in Urique, Mexico. The post says the Davidson College graduate died the same day, "at the hands of a criminal organization that operates in the area where he was traveling." He was there visiting a family member.

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According to a posting on the search Facebook page, Andrew's body has been found and family members will be able to bring him home soon.

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People who knew Andrew say he died doing what he loved: traveling and meeting people. 

Andrew was a Spanish teacher at a private school in Mooresville. He joined the faculty at Woodlawn School in 2012, according to the school's website.