Crime & Safety

Police Seek Leads For Case Of Body Found Near Gwinnett Place Mall

The burned body of Raul Zapata-Garcia was found near the intersection of Satellite Boulevard and West Liddell Road on July 20.

The images of Raul Zapata-Garcia, 47, of Duluth, were taken from security video at a nearby convenience store. His burned body was found near Gwinnett Place Mall on July 20.
The images of Raul Zapata-Garcia, 47, of Duluth, were taken from security video at a nearby convenience store. His burned body was found near Gwinnett Place Mall on July 20. (Gwinnett County Police Department)

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA β€”Hoping that the public can offer leads, police have released images recorded before his death of a man whose burned body was found near Gwinnett Place Mall.

The images of Raul Zapata-Garcia, 47, of Duluth, were taken from security video at a nearby convenience store.

Zapata-Garcia’s body, was found July 20 on a wooded trail near the intersection of Satellite Boulevard and West Liddell Road. Gwinnett Police said they believe the body appears to have been shot at least once and are investigating.

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Anyone with information in this case is asked to call Gwinnett County Police detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (404-577-8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

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