Authorities have determined the identity of a body that was found in Salina earlier this week.
According to Salina Police, the deceased person was confirmed to be Jason Hilary Patrick Latham. His body was found on Monday in the 1900 block of N. 5th Street.
An autopsy was completed and toxicology results are pending.
Salina Police Detectives continue to investigate Latham’s death. Detectives are asking for assistance from the public regarding his whereabouts and activities proceeding his death.
If you know where Mr. Latham has been staying, with whom he has been associating, or with whom he may have had contact after April 18, 2023, please contact Detective Aaron Carswell or Sgt. Kyle Tonniges with the Salina Police Department Detective Division at (785) 826-7210.
It’s the second time this year a body has been found in that same area. Back in January a 20-year-old man from Hays was found dead in the 1900 block of N. 5th street. It was later determined he died from a Fentanyl overdose and two Salina men were arrested.
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ORIGINAL: An investigation is underway following the discovery of a body in north Salina.
According to Salina Police, on May 8th at 10:30 a.m. dispatch received a call from a citizen who reported they had found a body in the 1900 block of N. 5th Street, Salina. Officers responded and found a deceased person. It was apparent the individual had been dead for several days. The individual has not been identified.
This unattended death is being investigated as suspicious, and at this time, the cause of death is unknown. The Salina Police Department is asking the public for any information they may have regarding this case investigation.
If anyone has any additional information relative to this case please call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS. You can also make an on—line tip at: https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#. You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000. Tipsters may also contact the Salina Police Department or Detective Aaron Carswell, at (785) 826-7210 or [email protected] Case# 2023-13128
It’s the second time this year a body has been found in that same area. Back in January a 20-year-old man from Hays was found dead in the 1900 block of N. 5th street. It was later determined he died from a Fentanyl overdose and two Salina men were arrested.
