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Investigation underway after body found in Thousand Palms

UPDATE 8:10 a.m.

We now know the name of the man whose body was found. Fifty-five year old Kevin Koch of Bermuda Dunes was found near Washington and Varner Wednesday.

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ORIGINAL STORY:

Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a body found in Thousand Palms.

Deputies received a call around 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday on a report of a possible deceased male in the area of Washington north of Varner Road where it turns into Ramon Road. Deputies arrived and found a deceased male.

The man’s name has not been released and an investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Department Thermal Station at 760-863-8990.

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