Body discovered in Ogden, police say its been there since September

Jan 13, 2023, 6:20 PM | Updated: Mar 28, 2023, 5:43 pm

South Ogden Police Department responded to the discovery of a body Friday night. The department believes it had been there since September. (Jay Hancock)

(Jay Hancock)

BY DEVIN OLDROYD

Digital Content Producer

OGDEN, Utah — South Ogden Police Department responded to the discovery of a body Friday evening. The department believes it had been there since September.

Officers were dispatched to the area of 4800 S. Washington Blvd following the discovery of a deceased male. The body was discovered on the side of Washington Blvd.

According to SOPD, the body has likely been there since September and thousands of people have probably passed it.

The department does not know the cause of death at this time, as the body is so far decomposed.

Police are currently working to confirm the ID of the deceased.

This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.

Related: Body of Utah man found in Wupatki National Monument in Arizona

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Body discovered in Ogden, police say its been there since September

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