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No foul play suspected after unhoused man found dead

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Authorities say foul play is not suspected after a reportedly unhoused man was found dead behind a garage Wednesday morning in the 500 block of West Gift.

Bradley Cook, 49, was last seen by area residents on Christmas day. He was pronounced dead on the scene on Wednesday.

Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood said autopsy results were inconclusive, but there were no outward signs of trauma.

Cook had no ID, and was identified through tattoo comparisons and fingerprinting.

Tim is the News Director at WCBU Peoria Public Radio.