A GRANDAD has been found shot dead in a shallow grave on a farm after going missing for days – with his heartbroken family paying tribute.

Richard Wills, 65, vanished on Easter Sunday after leaving his home in Victoria, Australia, before being reported missing when he didn’t return for lunch.

NINTCHDBPICT001072800782Richard Wills, 65, vanished on Easter SundayCredit: Victoria Police

The beloved grandad was last seen leaving his Hughs St home in Ouyen at about 8am last Sunday.

Richard’s family told cops he had gone to work on his rural property on the Mallee Highway – part of his normal routine.

On Tuesday his body was found buried during a search of the property at about 1:30pm local time.

Local police said he had been fatally shot, before confirming he had died as a result of foul play.

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