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Police Search for Family of Man Found Dead Inside Newark Home

Newark New Jersey

Police in Newark are asking for the public's assistance in locating the next-of-kin of a 69-year-old Jaime Antezana found dead inside his South Street home. 

On June 16, concerned neighbors contacted police after Jaime no one had seen him for a few days and also after noticing a smell.

Once police arrived, they found Jaime dead on his bed. Although medical examiner's results are not in yet, no foul play is suspected.

According to investigation, Antezana is believed to have two brothers in Bolivia but may be the only member of his family in the United States. So far several leads followed by police have been unsuccessful in locating family. 

Police describe Antezana as a balding, clean shaven white Hispanic male, 5'6" and weighed approximately 170 pounds.

Anyone with information is being asked to call police at 973-733-5151.

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