AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen said Monday he’s investigating two separate suspicious deaths.

In the most recent case, Bowen’s staff responded to Southview Cemetery, 1102 Nellieville Road.

A male was found dead in the back of a sport utility vehicle.

An autopsy has been scheduled, and the identity will be released once it is known and next of kin have been notified.

Also Monday, Bowen said his staff responded the day before to Fifth Street at Taylor Street in reference to a death.

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A male was pronounced dead on the scene at 4:50 p.m.

An autopsy has been scheduled due to the condition of the body and possible head injury.

The identity won’t be released until next of kin have been n

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