Mayes County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Discovery Of Body

The Mayes County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating after a body was found Wednesday.

Thursday, January 17th 2019, 12:00 pm

By: Amy Slanchik

Mayes County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Discovery Of Body

The Mayes County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating after a body was found Wednesday.

Major Rod Howell says people walking discovered the body on private property west of Langley. The OSBI and the Medical Examiner’s Office are assisting with the investigation.

The body has not been identified yet, but Howell confirmed it is a man.

Howell said at this time his office does not suspect foul play.

The Medical Examiner will determine the man’s identity and exact cause of death.

Amy Slanchik

Amy Slanchik is passionate about storytelling. She joined the News On 6 team in May of 2016 after spending almost two years in Fort Smith, Ark. She is a proud University of Oklahoma graduate.

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