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Dead male identified as Miami student

Katie Taylor, Editor in Chief

(Chris Curme, Community Editor | The Miami Student)

The deceased male found yesterday morning near Oxford railroad tracks has been positively identified by his family as a Miami University undergraduate. The student's name will not be released until 3 p.m. tomorrow to give the family adequate time to notify others, according to the Oxford Police Department (OPD).

The body was discovered by OPD at 9:13 a.m. yesterday. The Butler County Coroner's Office removed the body at 11:55 a.m.

Oxford Township Police Department, Miami University Police Department and railroad personnel provided support.