ST. LOUIS - Nathaniel Welch, 48, was discovered Tuesday morning near Harper and Grand, two days after family members believe he died.

Welch was last seen on Sunday, and a nearby resident suspects he may have been sleeping in his car before passing away.

“Man, I don’t care what type of life he lived,” said Earl Welch, Nathaniel’s uncle.

The family is deeply affected by this loss, especially since Welch's nephew, Deandre Pickens, was shot and killed eight months ago near the same area. In the case of Deandre Pickens, a 16-year-old and an 18-year-old were charged with murder and robbery.

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Family members expressed their grief, stating that losing two loved ones in the same area has left them broken.

“He was a great person!

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