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Missing Waco man found dead after nearly 2-week search
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Laura Hartog , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The individual had been missing since July 25.
A Waco resident's body was discovered in a wooded area. The individual had been missing since July 25. Police found the body on Thursday.
An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the death. The Waco Police Department is conducting an autopsy to find the cause of death. Major Crimes Detectives located the body with help from public tips and technology.
The police department credited these tips and technology for aiding in the discovery. Further information is available from local news sources.
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Category: safety Published: August 7, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Waco resident's body was discovered in a wooded area. The individual had been missing since July 25. Police found the body on Thursday. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances…
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