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Man found dead in truck after wife reported him missing; homicide investigation underway

Officers responded to the 200 block of Paden Cove Trail to check on a parked truck around 12:30 a.m.

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — Gwinnett County Police are investigating a homicide after they found the body of a missing 40-year-old man early Wednesday morning. 

Officers responded to the 200 block of Paden Cove Trail to check on a parked truck around 12:30 a.m. 

When police looked into the truck, they found Guadalupe Garcia Rodriguez's body. He was previously reported missing by his wife a couple of days before, on Monday, July 1.

Credit: Rosa Quintanilla

His wife told officers that the 40-year-old never came home that afternoon and was last seen leaving in the truck on Monday.

While it's unclear what happened to Rodriguez, police are investigating the motive of the incident. 

Authorities are asking anyone with information on the case to contact the department at 770-513-5300. 

Those who would like to remain anonymous can do so by contacting Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477 or visiting online here. Crime Stoppers tipsters could be eligible for a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in the case, police added.

Guadalupe Garcia Rodriguez was previously reported missing by his wife a couple of days before, on Monday, July 1.

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