Man found dead in car was Illinois resident

Gregory A. Marek died of self-inflicted injuries, the St. Louis County Sheriff said.

Star Tribune

Last update: February 28, 2008 - 11:32 PM

Authorities have identified the man found dead Monday in an abandoned car near Cook, Minn., as Gregory A. Marek, the St. Louis County Sheriff said. He died of self-inflicted injuries, the sheriff said.

Deputies responding to a call about a car parked on an unmaintained road discovered the body of Marek, 52, of Elgin, Ill., inside.

The vehicle was found on a road north of Hwy. 1 and Carpenter Road in Field Township, west of Cook, Minn.

Illinois authorities had reported Marek missing Feb. 10.

TIM HARLOW

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