The discovery of a corpse in Linsengericht in the Main-Kinzig district employs the criminal police and the public prosecutor's office.
The unknown dead was found by a walker on Saturday morning in the "In der Burgmühle" area near the railway tracks.
Investigators believe the man was killed.
Luise Glaser-Lotz
Correspondent for the Rhein-Main-Zeitung for the Main-Kinzig district.
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According to the police, two service dog handlers and a team from the technical operation unit were deployed to secure evidence.
They were supported by the Technical Relief Agency and the Gelnhausen fire brigade.
A coroner examined the body on the spot.
An autopsy was ordered for Saturday evening.
The public prosecutor's office plans to release more information on Monday.