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DOTHAN:    Houston County Coroner Robert Byrd a decomposed body was found behind a residence on Petty Streey in Dothan. Petty Street is about two blocks behind Ray’s Restaurant.

Coroner Robert Byrd confirmed the body was found in the back yard by lawn care workers. The immediately called 911.

The body had been in the back yard for about a month before found.

Dothan Police and Houston County Coroner’s Office has handling the investigation.