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December 5, 2006

Body of missing man found in Blackstone

WOONSOCKET -- The body of a missing local man was discovered in the Blackstone River this afternoon.

Police believe that the man, Joseph A. Baillargeon, 49, of 218 Rathbun St., commited suicide over the weekend. He had been missing since Saturday, when his family contacted police fearing Baillargeon may harm himself.

His body was found by local authorities under the Court Street bridge.

-- With reports from Journal staff writer Kia Hall Hayes

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