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Dead body found in Northeast Portland identified as 49-year-old man

A dead body found in Northeast Portland has been identified as a 49-year-old man. The cause of death is still unknown, police say.
Credit: Portland Police Bureau
Vincent A. Buttafuoco, 49, was found dead in Northeast Portland around Northeast Fremont Street.

PORTLAND, Ore. — A dead body found in Northeast Portland has been identified as 49-year-old Vincent A. Buttafuoco, Portland police said.

His body was found by officers around 12:58 a.m. on Aug. 25 in the area of Northeast Fremont Street and 105th Avenue. At the time, police said they weren't able to determine if the person was a man or woman, "due to the state of the remains."

Homicide detectives responded to the scene to investigate. Currently, the cause of death is unknown. The investigation remains open and ongoing.

Anyone with information about the death of Buttafuoco is asked to contact Detective Jeff Sharp at Jeff.Sharp@police.portlandoregon.gov or (503) 823-9773.

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