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July 3, 2024

Body Found By Railroad In Lowndes County Identified

Morgan Howard

Source: Canva; Generic railroad tracks
Source: Canva; Generic railroad tracks

According to WTVA, the body found by the railroad tracks in Lowndes County has been identified.

Coroner Greg Merchant said that the body was identified as 62-year-old Marty Atkins.

WTVA reported that he had been living near the railroad after a home he was staying in caught on fire.

A man working on the railroad in that area found the body underneath a hunting stand around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said foul play is not suspected.

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