News Release

Deceased Adult Male found near East Montezuma Pass Road

NPS

News Release Date: August 28, 2020

Contact: Matthew Cahill, 520-353-6003

Contact: Carol Capas, 520-559-4920

For Immediate Release: Friday, August 28^th, 2020

Hereford, AZ - Thursday morning, National Park Rangers discovered the unidentified body of an adult male in a wash near East Montezuma Canyon Road. Cochise County Sheriff’s Department was contacted. Deputies and crime scene personnel among other Cochise County authorities responded.

The County is now leading an investigation with support from the NPS. US Customs and Border Protection is also consulting in the investigation. No identity has been established for the body as of Friday Morning, August 28. Cochise County is in custody of the body after it was recovered by a County search and rescue team.

For information about the ongoing investigation, please contact Carol Capas at 520-559-4920, [e-mail].


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