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Henrico Police identify man found dead near dumpsters at county-city line

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The man found dead near dumpsters near Phaup Street and 21st Street at the Henrico-Richmond line May 25 has been identified as 59-year-old John Maurice Thomas.

Henrico Police made the announcement Thursday but didn’t indicate where Thomas lived. His body was discovered by a citizen. Police reported Thursday that it did not have any excessive signs of trauma, such as gunshot or stab wounds. No cause of death is yet known.

Anyone with information about Thomas’s death should contact Henrico Police Detective Noah at 501-5581 or leave a tip anonymously with Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers by calling 780-1000 or visiting http://www.p3tips.com.