Durham police: Body found in Oct. 2023 was 17-year-old

Durham police are hoping to learn more about a 17-year-old they found dead in October of 2023.

2024-09-06

On Oct. 6, 2023, a tree service worker found a body in a wooded area in the 200 block of East End Avenue. On Friday, police sent out an advisory that the victim was a 17-year-old male. Investigators consider the case a homicide.

Initially, police were unable to identify the body. The victim's name was not released. The victim had a green pocket knife in his possession with an unique emblem reading 'Rangers: Lead the Way,' a popular Army phrase.

No further information was provided.

Anyone with information is asked to call Investigator C. Bernock at 919-560-4440 ext. 29414.