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Homeless Man Found Dead In Thomasville

The body of 49-year-old, Benjamin Nathaniel Smith, Jr. was discovered just before noon on Sunday.
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THOMASVILLE, N.C. — A homeless man has been found dead in Thomasville.

The Thomasville Police Department said the body of 49-year-old, Benjamin Nathaniel Smith, Jr. was discovered just before noon on Sunday. Police said Smith’s body was found lying in a yard on Lakeview Circle.

Detectives have obtained a search warrant at the area where was found.

Captain Brad Saintsing said, “In instances where the manner of death is not readily apparent, we begin a thorough investigation in order to preserve any evidence that may be critical to a criminal investigation, should one be warranted.”

Saintsing also said, “We have not eliminated the possibility that this death may be accidental or from natural causes. Until we know for certain, we are proceeding in a systematic manner.”

Police are still investigating.

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