Investigators say the man found dead in Howell Township Friday morning is 33-year-old Domingo Merino Rafael of Lakewood.
Authorities ruled his death a homicide. So far there have been no arrests.
The Monmouth County Prosecutors Office responded to the scene along Hurley Pond Road just after 4 a.m. Friday.
The victim is believed to be in his 20s or 30s and showed signs of severe head trauma.
----------
* More New Jersey news
* Send us a news tip
* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts
* Follow us on YouTube