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Body Found Floating in Vista Del Mar Community

A.C.P Hilberto Romero

Body Found Floating in Vista Del Mar Community

On Saturday police discovered the lifeless body of man near the marina in the Vista Del Mar area. Police have since confirmed the identity of the individual to be Mansfield Jones, a resident of Ladyville. At this time investigators are unable to determine what led to Jones’ death. A.C.P. Hilberto Romero told reporters that police do not suspect foul play at this time.

 

A.C.P Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division

“On Saturday the thirteenth July 2024, police responded to the vista del mar area in Ladyville where they saw a lifeless body for a male person floating in one of the canals. The person was later identified as Mansfield jones. The body was retrieved, there were no signs of any physical injury on the body a postmortem will be conducted this week to determine the cause of death.”

 

Reporter

“Was Mr. Jones reported missing, can the police establish?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“No he was no reported missing, after the body was found an alert was done, and he was later identified.”

 

Reporter

“Could this be a possible suicide?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“We do not know at this time, we will await the postmortem results.”

 

Reporter

“Does he live in the area?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“Yes, he lives in Ladyville.”

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