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Sheriff’s Deputies Investigate Death Of Murphys Man

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San Andreas, CA — Calaveras County Sheriff´s Deputies are investigating the mysterious death of a Murphys man.

A report says officers were called to a home on Sierra Vista Road to investigate a report of a deceased person.

Deputies arrived at the residence shortly after 7:00 Monday morning to find 68-year-old Richard Mondloch lying face down near an active burn pile.

Investigators say Mondloch was partially burned and may have fallen unconscious because of a medical condition. Mondloch´s body was transported to Angel´s Memorial Chapel.

Authorities are awaiting the results of an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

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