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Police identify body found in park

Posted: 02/22/13 at 12:40 pm EST

WEST PARK, Fla. (WSVN) -- Police have now identified a body found in West Park.

Francisco Santiago's body was discovered around 7 a.m. on Wednesday.

The body was found in an alley, by a man walking his dog along the 3800 Block of Hallandale Beach Boulevard. Initially, he thought it was a mannequin.

Santiago's body was taken to the Broward County Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy.

Detectives are not releasing the cause of death, but have ruled it a homicide.

If you have any information on this death, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward.

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