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LPD investigating murder in Southeast Linton

From Linton Police Department:

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

Incident: Ongoing Murder Investigation
Date: 19 MAR 2020

On March 18, 2020, the Linton Police Department received a report of a male subject located at an abandoned house in southeast Linton. Linton Police Officers responded and found the male deceased, surrounded by suspicious circumstances. The investigation is on-going and further details are being withheld for investigative purposes. The identity is not being released until the next-of-kin are notified.

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LPD is requesting anyone with information related to this murder to contact the Linton Police Department at (812) 847-4411; or report anonymous tips to Greene County Crime Stoppers at (812) 847-5643 (812.TIP.LINE).

This investigation is still ongoing, and all subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.