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Body discovered behind Walmart

John Coffelt, Editor
John Coffelt
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Jan 17, 2023
Jan 17, 2023 Updated Jan 17, 2023

Manchester Police Department responded Tuesday, Jan. 17 of a deceased male behind Walmart in Manchester.

The body was discovered at 10:52 a.m.

John has been with the Manchester Times since May 2011. John has won Tennessee Press Association awards for Best News Photo and placed in numerous other categories. John is a 1994 graduate of Tullahoma High School, a graduate of Motlow State Community College and earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Middle Tennessee State University. He lives in Tullahoma, enjoys painting, dancing and exploring the outdoors.

John Coffelt

Staff Writer

Download the free Manchester Times mobile app at the app store. John has won Tennessee Press Association awards for Best News Photo and placed in numerous other categories.

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