BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Investigators are searching for answers after reportedly finding a missing man dead on Monday, Nov. 24.

The Baton Rouge Police Department identified the man as Woodrow Vaughn, 73. He had been reported missing by his family on Nov. 21.

According to police, Vaughn was found down inside a vehicle on Lafitte Drive near the park on Monday, Nov. 24.

Investigators confirmed this is a homicide investigation.

Police say they are still developing the motive and suspect.

Anyone with information about this investigation should contact BRPD at 225-389-4869 or Crime Stoppers at 225-344-7867.

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