Police identify man found dead in Richmond alley

On May 20, just before noon, officers were called to the 4500 block of Hanover Avenue for the...
On May 20, just before noon, officers were called to the 4500 block of Hanover Avenue for the report of a person down.(Matt Rourke | AP)
Published: May. 20, 2023 at 2:52 PM EDT|Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 10:03 AM EDT
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RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Police have identified a Richmond man who was found dead in a trash can.

On May 20, just before noon, officers were called to the 4500 block of Hanover Avenue for the report of a person down.

When officers arrived, they found Walter Robinson, III, 36, of Richmond, dead inside of a trash can in the alley.

Police say Robinson had no obvious signs of trauma.

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.