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Body Found In Christina River On Tuesday Identified

CHRISTIANA, Del. (CBS) – A body found in the Christina River in Delaware on Tuesday has been identified.

Officials say the victim was 43-year-old Jonathan K. Sheriff, a transient from Burlington, North Carolina.

Sheriff's body was found by an industrial painting crew working under the elevated section of the Christiana Bypass (see previous story).

An investigation into Sheriff's death is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or submit a tip at www.tipsubmit.com.

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