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Body found on Kyle Crossing identified

Body found on Kyle Crossing identified
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Medical issues possibly related to illegal drug use was the preliminary cause of death of a homeless man whose body was found along Kyle Crossing road earlier this month.

John Raymond Distasio, 55, was identified by Hays County Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace Beth Smith as the deceased. According to Kyle officials, no foul play is suspected. 

Final results and final cause of death are pending toxicology results from an autopsy ordered by Smith.

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