Decomposed Body Found in Oyster Pond--- Reported Missing by Relatives.

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French Quarter:--- The body of a 19 year old young man was discovered in the Lamegeot French Quarter area on Wednesday afternoon. According to information reaching SMN News the relatives of the now dead lad reported him missing some days ago. SMN News learnt that the victim is known French Quarter community as "Yardie." Sources say when the body was found it was all wrapped up tied next to a pig pen. SMN News further learnt that the young man was living in his car and he had no fix place of abode. It is also reported that the gendarmes took possession of victim's car on Wednesday afternoon.
Commandant of the Gendarmerie Stephanne Brunet said the body was recovered sometime after midday and that the body has been confiscated to determine the exact cause of death. Brunet said they are not sure if the body that was recovered is that of the missing person since he has not yet been identified. However, the description of the victim matches that of the missing person. "Right now we are trying to determine the cause of death and to identify the victim." Brunet said.