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Missing 84-year-old man found dead in rural Clare County

Michigan State Police are investigating in the Lake George area on the matter.
Credit: Isabella County Sheriff's Office

UPDATE: Following a preliminary autopsy report, police said it appears Peterson died from exposure. No foul play is suspected. 

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UNION TOWNSHIP, Mich. - According to authorities, 84-year-old Charles Peterson was found dead in rural Clare County. 

Michigan State Police investigators found Peterson's vehicle around 9:10 a.m. in the area of Brown Road, East of Jackson Avenue in Lincoln Township. They found his body near his car. 

Previously, it was reported that Peterson had dinner with his friends in Mt. Pleasant on Jan. 10. He did not return home, according to MSP. 

Police said that Peterson was later spotted in St. Louis, Mich. where he got gas at a local convenience store. He asked the clerk for directions to Saginaw. 

MSP says they will be working with the Isabella County Sheriff's Office to further investigate the situation.

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