American Man Found Dead on Placencia Road

Authorities are investigating the death of an American man. The body was found late Thursday night on the Placencia Main Road.

Police responded to the scene around 9:51 p.m., where they found the lifeless body of a man, later identified as Fred Mason Hoffman, lying on the floor wrapped in a sheet. According to initial reports, Hoffman was last seen alive earlier that same morning.

Authorities have not yet confirmed whether foul play is suspected. A post-mortem examination is expected to help determine the cause of death.