TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — The Leon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death in the Apalachicola National Forest.
According to LCSO, deputies received a call about a body in the forest on Backwoods Jackson Bluff Road around 9:40 a.m. on Monday.
Deputies responded to the area where they found a deceased male with obvious signs of injury, LCSO said.
LCSO Violent Crimes and Crime Scene Units responded to the area and assumed the investigation.
At this time, the victim’s identification and information are being withheld pending next of kin notification.
The Leon County Sheriff’s Office asks anyone with information to please contact the LCSO Violent Crimes Unit at (850) 606-3300 or to remain anonymous contact Big Bend Crime Stoppers at (850) 574-TIPS (8477).
