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Remains Of Missing Man Found In Prince George's County Park

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) -- Police in Prince George's County say a body found in a park in March has been identified as that of a man who went missing three years ago.

The remains were found March 5 inside Marlton Community Park and sent to the medical examiner's office. Police say DNA evidence shows the body is that of 30-year-old Anthony Jerome Nelson of Capitol Heights who was reported missing in August 2008.

Homicide detectives are investigating.

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