Worcester man charged in death of man found dead in Hubbardston
Ryan Wilcox is facing multiple charges connected to the death of a man found near Brigham Street in Hubbardston on Saturday.
A Worcester man was arrested Sunday in connection with the death of a man found in Hubbardston on Saturday, Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. said in a press release.
Ryan Wilcox, 32, is charged with armed assault with intent to kill, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, and assault with a dangerous weapon.
Hubbardston police responded to the report of a body discovered in the woods near Brigham Street at around 10 a.m. on Jan. 4, according to the press release.
The body was identified as Mitchell Burke, 32, of Worcester.
Wilcox was scheduled to be arraigned in Worcester Central District Court on Monday, the DA’s office said.
The investigation into Burke’s death is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this investigation can call the Massachusetts State Police at 508-832-9124.
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