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West St. Paul police are investigating after a severely decomposed body was found in a wooded area near Wentworth Library.
“The body was found in a state of advanced decomposition, indicating the person has been deceased for an extended period of time,” read an update from police. “At this time, there are no obvious signs of trauma.”
They believe the deceased to be an adult male. Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office is investigating the cause of death and will confirm the person’s identity.
Know anything: The police are asking anyone with information about this incident to call the West St. Paul Police Department at 651-552-4200.
Editor’s note: This story is based on police accounts available at the time, which may change and can inherently give a one-sided report of the incident.
