By Associated Press - Wednesday, May 24, 2017

EXETER, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island State Police say Amtrak employees discovered a man’s body while conducting maintenance on the train tracks in Exeter.

Police say the body of 45-year-old James Christodal was found in a wooded area around 8:45 a.m. Tuesday.

Police say Christodal’s death doesn’t appear to be suspicious. The cause is under investigation.



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