From the Office of the Sheriff Sheriff Dennis L. Dotson

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For Immediate Release

NEWS RELEASE

Date: September 26, 2006

Contact:	Sergeant Ralph Turre 541-265-4277 x4951 rturre@co.lincoln.or.us
Incident:	Death Investigation (update)
Date Occurred:	September 14, 2006
Time Occurred:	Approximately 10:19 AM
Location:	Forest Service Rd 1726, Lincoln City, Oregon

Summary:

An examination by Dr. Larry Lewman, Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office in Clackamas, Oregon, of the human remains found on a logging site near USFS Road 1726 on 14 September 2006, has determined the remains are that of a younger male. Items recovered at the scene show that the probable cause of death was by hanging. No foul play is suspected at this time.

Anyone with information regarding the possible identity of the subject is asked to contact Sergeant Ralph Turre, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, at (541) 265-4951.

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