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Human remains found in Stafford

Updated: Tuesday, 05 Apr 2011, 8:54 PM EDT
Published : Monday, 04 Apr 2011, 4:24 PM EDT

Stafford, Conn. (WTNH) - State police are investigating after human remains were discovered in Stafford.

The grisly discovery was made Saturday around 4pm in a rural area on Reservoir Lane.

Police say the remains had been there for some time. An autopsy was performed on Monday. On Tuesday, officials announced that they were able to idientify the remains as those of Brien Perosier, 42, of Stafford.

The medical examiner is still trying to determine cause of death, but they said they do not suspect foul play.

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