Crime & Safety

Body Found in Middletown Sunday Morning

A body of a 44-year-old man was found in Middletown Sunday morning. Cause of death is unknown.

Updated Monday, Oct. 28 at 11:20 a.m. 

Middletown police said they are trying to contact the family of the 44-year old man who was found dead in Middletown Sunday morning. His name will be released once they are notified, said police

Original story published Sunday, Oct. 27 at 2:35 p.m

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A body of a 44-year-old man was pulled from an area off O'Neil Boulevard in Middletown Sunday around 9:35 a.m., according to Middletown Police.

Foul play is not suspected, said police.  His body was transported to the medical examiners office. The cause of death is unknown at this time. 

The name of the man is being withheld pending notification to next of kin. If you are familiar with the story, please do not identify the man in the comments out of respect for his family.  

Patch will provide details as they are made available. 


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