Human remains found in southwest Charlotte identified
The body of a male was found Saturday afternoon.
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Published: May. 20, 2023 at 3:24 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating after a body was found in southwest Charlotte Saturday afternoon.
According to police, the remains of a man were found just before 1 p.m. near the wood line around 6600 Dupont Drive, in the area of an apartment complex. He was later identified as Alex Zamora.
Detectives said it appeared that Zamora had been dead for a while, and that the investigation is ongoing.
His family has been notified of his death.
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