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Merced County coroner trying to locate family of 61-year-old man

David Lyle Shepherd Jr.
David Lyle Shepherd Jr. Merced County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Bureau

The Merced County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Bureau is asking the for public’s help in finding the family of a Merced County man who recently died.

Attempts to find the family of 61-year-old David Lyle Shepherd Jr. have been unsuccessful, the Sheriff’s Office said.

It is crucial to locate the immediate family members so the Coroner’s Office can release the body and allow him to have a proper burial.

Anyone with information that can help is asked to contact the Coroner’s Office at 209-385-7369.

Jim Silva
The Modesto Bee
Jim Silva has been involved in covering local sports and news for The Modesto Bee since 1996. He graduated with a degree in journalism from San Jose State.
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