CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A homicide investigation is underway after the body of a missing Cleveland man was found wrapped up in a sheet in his own backyard, 19 Investigates has learned.

According to records from the Cleveland Division of Police, officers responded to a home in the 7700 block of Melrose Avenue around 9 p.m. Saturday to conduct welfare check.

A woman told police she usually spoke to her father, 66-year-old Don Avery, by phone every day but she had not seen or heard from him since August 20.

Records show at least three officers responded to Avery’s home Saturday evening and found the front door blocked by a wagon and broken glass in front of the door.

According to dispatchers, property had also been tossed inside the home.

A police report states officers walked the perim

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