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Body found burning in woods identified: Fulton County officials

Nicholas Williams, 32, was identified as the man found in the woods. Williams' death is being investigated as a homicide.
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FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s office identified the remains of a man found burning in a wood line last December. 

Nicholas Williams, 32, was identified as the man found in the woods. The examiner’s office is investigating Williams’ death as a homicide.

Investigators believe Williams died from a gunshot wound and his remains were later burned in the area near Old Gordon and Collier Roads. Williams’ remains were found near the Atlanta Police Department Zone 4 precinct. 

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