Deputies investigating body found behind Macon businesses
A crew cutting grass behind a north Macon shopping center smelled an odor just before 10 a.m. Saturday that led to the discovery of a decomposed body.
Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones said the body, found behind the North Park II shopping center, 3780 Northside Drive, appears to have been there for “a while.”
Although it appears the body is male, decomposition makes it hard to immediately determine the age or race of the person, he said.
An autopsy likely will be scheduled for Monday.
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lt. Randy Gonzalez said a backpack was found near the body.
Gonzalez said investigators combed the area for evidence and are working to determine if foul play is involved.
Authorities also are trying to identify the body.
Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 478-751-7500.
Amy Leigh Womack: 478-744-4398, @awomackmacon
This story was originally published August 19, 2017 at 11:38 AM with the headline "Deputies investigating body found behind Macon businesses."