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A dead body was found at recycling center. Boise police are investigating

The Boise Police Department is investigating after a dead body was found at Republic Services Recycling Center.
The Boise Police Department is investigating after a dead body was found at Republic Services Recycling Center. smiller@idahostatesman.com

Detectives with the Boise Police Department are investigating after a man’s dead body was found at the city’s recycling center, according to the agency.

The body was found around 3 p.m. Friday at Republic Services Recycling Center off of Cole Road in Boise, police spokesperson Haley Williams told the Idaho Statesman. As of Monday, detectives didn’t have any new developments to share, Williams said.

KBOI-TV CBS first reported on the body. The Statesman reached out to Republic Services for more information.

Alex Brizee
Idaho Statesman
Alex Brizee covers criminal justice for the Idaho Statesman. A Miami native and a University of Idaho graduate, she has lived all over the United States. Go Vandals! In her free time, she loves pad Thai, cuddling with her dog and strong coffee. Support my work with a digital subscription
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