Body found at Murray Park identified
Little Rock (KATV) — UPDATE (4/26):
Authorities have identified the body found at Murray Park on Tuesday.
Little Rock police say the body of Casey Hayes, 38, of North Little Rock was found on the bank of the Arkansas River in Rebsamen Park around 7:45 p.m.
A witness said he had walked down to the area of the river to smoke a cigarette when he saw the legs of the body. He said he knew something was wrong when he saw how they were laying and received no response to his question.
Officials say the cause of death is still unknown.
We will continue to update the story as more information becomes available.
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ORIGINAL STORY ( 4/25):
According to Little Rock police, a body was found at Murray Park Tuesday night.
Police say they got a call at 7:45 p.m.
A white male, believed to be in his 30's was found lying on his back at the pavilion closes to the dam, according to police.
Police tell us it doesn't believe to be suspicious and a cause of death is unknown at this time.
Stay with KATV for the latest.
