Body found in Palmer

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By Chris Stewart - email

PALMER, MA (WSHM) -

Police in Palmer are investigating a body found in Laviolette Park.

The body was found around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.

Police don't think the cause of death is suspicious. They are not releasing the identity at this time.

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