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St. Cloud Police Identify The Body Found Sunday Near Whitney Park
ST. CLOUD - St. Cloud police have identified the body found on Sunday evening near Whitney Park. They say it's the body of 30-year-old Matt Persons of St. Cloud.
The identity was confirmed through fingerprints that were on file with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
The investigation into his death continues as the police department waits forr the final report from the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office.
Police have said earlier that they believe the death is the result of a suicide, and there is no danger to the public.
The body was found at about 6:00 p.m. on Sunday in a wooded area on the north side of Whitney Park.
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