Man found dead, partially buried in backyard of home in Brooklyn

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Saturday, October 7, 2017
Body found in backyard of Brooklyn home
Police are investigating after a body was found in a Brooklyn backyard.

BUSHWICK, Brooklyn (WABC) -- A gruesome discovery was made in the backyard of a home in Brooklyn.

Investigators say a 41-year-old man was found dead on Friday and partially buried at the home on Himrod Street in Bushwick.

There is no word on who called police, and the investigation is ongoing.

A medical examiner will now determine the cause of death.

The man's identity has not yet been released.