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Missing man found dead in home

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Posted at 12:52 AM, Mar 10, 2020
and last updated 2020-03-10 01:52:07-04

ST. MARTINVILLE — Police say they have found the body of a man who they believe went missing three weeks ago.

Alfred Batiste was found dead in his home Monday night. Investigators found Batiste's body while performing a welfare check on a family member who, police say, was living with him.

Officers condemned the home shortly after arriving on scene Monday evening and continued their search until discovering Batiste in a back bedroom. An autopsy will be performed.

Police say the investigation remains open.