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A man was found dead in a backyard, and police have opened a death investigation. Investigators processed the scene, which was cordoned off with crime scene tape as detectives c...

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A man was found dead in a backyard, and police have opened a death investigation.

facebook.com | Aug 12, 2026 10:25 PM

A man was found dead in a backyard, and police have opened a death investigation.

Investigators processed the scene, which was cordoned off with crime scene tape as detectives collected evidence. Authorities have not released the man's identity or a cause of death.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

We'll provide updates as the investigation continues.

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Source note: Star News TV · Aug 12, 2026 10:25 PM.

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A man was found dead in a backyard, and police have opened a death investigation. Investigators processed the scene, which was cordoned off with crime scene tape as detectives collected evidence. Authorities have not released the man's identity or a cause of death. Anyone with information is asked to contact police. We'll provide updates as the investigation continues.
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