Homicide investigation underway after body found buried at residence near Pelican Rapids

A homicide investigation is underway after a person reported a deceased 28-year-old male buried at their property Friday in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

Just after 3 p.m. Friday, someone reported an “incident” occurred at their residence north of Pelican Rapids, indicating someone was deceased at the same location.

Once on scene, the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office found the body of a 28-year-old male. Saturday morning, the Sheriff's Office and the BCA started a homicide investigation. 

The investigation is ongoing and names will not be released until the family of the deceased in notified.

The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office indicated there is no threat to the general public.

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