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Kokomo man killed, car found Tuesday

Posted at 7:30 AM, May 23, 2017
and last updated 2017-05-23 20:51:05-04

KOKOMO, Ind. -- A 29-year-old man's car was found Tuesday morning, hours after he was found murdered in Kokomo, Indiana Monday afternoon.

A passer-by noticed a body on the property of UAW 1166 at 2761 N. 50 E. in Kokomo around 4 p.m. The body was identified as Jason Heck of Kokomo.

Heck's blue 2009 Pontiac G6 was found Tuesday morning. 

Kokomo police are looking for anybody who may have had contact with Heck within the last day and are investigating the case as a homicide.

If you have any information about Heck, call Det. Scott Purtee at 765-456-7278 or the Kokomo Police Department Hotline at 765-456-7017.

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