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Body found by hiker at park in Pittsburg, Sheriff’s Deputies investigate

November 8, 2019 By Publisher 1 Comment

By Jimmy Lee, Director of Public Affairs, Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff

On Thursday, November 7, 2019, at about 5:12 PM, Muir Station Deputy Sheriffs were dispatched to a report of a found body in a remote part of John Henry Johnson Park in Pittsburg.

The body was discovered by a hiker. It appeared the remains had been at the location for some time.

The Coroner’s Division took custody of the body and is trying to identify the man. An autopsy will be scheduled to find the cause of death.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with any information on this case is asked to contact the Investigation Division at (925) 313-2600. For any tips, email: tips@so.cccounty.us or call (866) 846-3592 to leave an anonymous voice message.

Filed Under: East County, News, Sheriff

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