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Body Found in Russett

Police found the body of an adult male near a backyard in Russett.

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According to Anne Arundel County police, the body of an adult male in his 20s was found along Carriage Walk in Russett shortly before 2 p.m. Friday. His body was taken to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore.

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The death is not being investigated as a murder at this time, said Justin Mulcahy, a police spokesman. He added that the man was a possible missing person. 

Police are still awaiting a report from the Medical Examiner for the cause of death.

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