Body Found Behind Canton Marketplace Identified

The 19-year-old male was identified after a nearly week-long investigation.

Canton Police Identify Body Found Behind Marketplace

Authorities have ruled out foul play in the death.

The Canton Police Department has identified the young man whose body was discovered behind the Canton Marketplace Sunday morning. In a press release, the department named 19-year-old Sergio Oliverio Padron as the person located in a wooded area by hunters at roughly 9:30 a.m. on Sunday. Police have ruled out foul play in Padron's death, according to the same release. Authorities said that the death was initially labeled as suspicious due to Padron not carrying any form of identification or being listed as a missing person. Sources told Canton-Sixes Patch last night that the body had been identified as a person named "Sergio," but was unable to confirm the report until the press release was issued this afternoon. Please stay with Canton-…

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GBI Releases Sketch of Unidentified Man

The 20 to 30 year old Hispanic male was found dead behind the Canton Marketplace Sunday morning.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has released a sketch of the dead man whose identity has eluded the Canton Police Department since his body was first discovered on Sunday morning behind the Canton Marketplace. The man is described as a 20 to 30 year old 5'6" Hispanic who weighed anywhere between 150 to 160 pounds. He had black hair, brown eyes and no scars or tattoos. If anyone recognizes this man, please call the Canton Police at 770-720-4883 or Greater Atlanta Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS.

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Canton Police: Help Us Identify Body

The department is hopeful that you recognize some of this man's clothing.

The Canton Police Department is turning to the public to help identify the man whose body was found behind the Canton Marketplace on Sunday morning. The man is being described as a 20-30 year old Hispanic, standing at 5'6" and weighing 150 to 160 lbs. He has brown eyes and black hair and has no scars or tattoos. He was discovered wearing blue jeans, a gray button down shirt and a gray and black Aeropostale brand fleece jacket. He was also wearing black Sperry Topsider shoes, black Joe Boxer socks and gray Calvin Klein boxer briefs. Anyone who knows the identity of this man is urged to contact the police by calling 911 or (770) 720-4883.

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Justin Ove

6:13 pm on Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Scott, Yeah, that's something I'd rather not have to think about. I hope their sketch artists can help us figure out who this person is soon! Best, Justin   more ›