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Missing man found dead under overpass at Lincoln West Railyard, police said
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Missing man found dead under overpass at Lincoln West Railyard, police said

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – A man who was reported missing in September was found Monday in a railroad yard in west Lincoln.

Lincoln Police responded to a report of a body found under the Highway 77 overpass at the BNSF Hobson Yard, 801 West O Street, around 3:30 p.m.

He has been identified as Michael Atkins, 34, of Lexington, who was reported missing on 9/11. LPD notified next of kin.

LPD said an autopsy was performed Wednesday. Atkins’ death does not appear suspicious, however, the cause and manner of death are still under investigation.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact LPD at 402-441-6000 or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.

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