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Body found in Wilkesboro dumpster identified

Investigators said the man found in the construction dumpster was 31-year-old Anthony Absher.

WILKESBORO, N.C. — The body of a man turned up in a Wilkesboro dumpster on Thursday, prompting an investigation from police.

Anthony Garrett Absher, 31, was found in the construction dumpster behind his home on the 400 block of S. Cherry St. Thursday. Investigators do not yet know how he died. 

Police first investigated the area and found his body when they got word of a foul odor coming from the dumpster. Absher's body was taken to Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem Friday for an autopsy. 

Wilkesboro police are getting assistance from the NC State Bureau of Investigation to piece together what happened, Chief Craig Garris said.

Wilkesboro police are asking for public assistance with information. If you have any information call WPD at 336-667-7277 Mon-Fri between 8 a.m. and midnight and ask to speak with Captain Jason Delbert. You can also call Wilkes Crimestoppers at 336-667-8900 anytime to remain anonymous.

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