Body Found In Weequahic Park

A body was found in a Newark park amid frigid temperatures this weekend, officials said.

The discovery was made around noon Saturday, Jan. 20 in Weequahic Park.
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01/21/2024 10:35 a.m.

The discovery was made around noon Saturday, Jan. 20 in Weequahic Park in Newark, a spokesperson for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said.

No further information was released. The investigation remains active.

Located in the city's South Ward, Weequahic Park spans more than 311 acres and features New Jersey's first golf course, according to the county parks' website.

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