Decomposed body found in Lakewood home

Ocean County authorities are awaiting an autopsy to determine the cause of death for a badly decomposed body found in a home in Lakewood.

Police were called by a property manager after a nearby business complained about an odor coming from the residence on Thursday.

Police found a dead male inside a bedroom.

Prosecutor’s spokesman Al Della Fave (fahv) says there were no obvious signs of trauma or foul play.

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Police say squatters have been seen in the area. Della Fave says the person was observed at the house in the last two weeks.

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