Police Identify Man Found Dead In Prince George's County Woods

ADELPHI, MD — Police identified the man who was killed in a fatal stabbing in Adelphi and found dead in the woods Thursday morning.

The victim has been identified as Fransisco Sagastizado, 47, of no fixed address, police announced Monday. Detectives are working to identify a suspect(s) and motive in this case. Police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

At about 8:10 a.m. Thursday, officers with the Maryland-National Capital Park Police Department responded to the 7800 block of West Park Dr. for the report of an unresponsive male.

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When they arrived, officers located a victim outside in the woods suffering from stab wounds, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.

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