TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) -A man found dead in a fenced lot in New Philadelphia has been identified through cell phone data, tattoo comparison, dental records, and multiple interviews, said police.
According to New Philadelphia Police Chief Tessa Pohovey, the man is Bryant Sullivan, 36, of Dennison.
Chief Pohovey added the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner performed the autopsy, and although the cause and manner of death are still pending, foul play is not suspected.
Police were called out to the 1100 block of Maple Ave. NW around 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7.
When they arrived on scene, police confirmed there was a deceased man at that location and his body was in an advanced state of decomposition.
Sullivan’s family has been notified of his death, said police.
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