Crime

Body found in the woods in Paxton identified, being investigated as a homicide

The body was identified as a 29-year-old Worcester man.

By Susannah Sudborough

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The body of a man that was found in the woods in Paxton has been identified as 29-year-old Ernest Appiah, of Worcester.

His death is being investigated as a homicide, the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office announced Monday.

The body of 29-year-old Ernest Appiah was found in the woods in Paxton Saturday morning. – Worcester County District Attorney’s Office

Appiah’s body was found just before 7 a.m. on March 5 after a resident called 911 to report a body about 25 feet into the wooded area off the Asnebumskit Road, the DA’s office said.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has ruled Appiah’s death a homicide.

An investigation into Appiah’s death is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the State Police Detectives at 508-832-9124.

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