LYNN — A suspect has been identified and charged with murder in connection with the death of a Fitchburg man, who police said was discovered dead on South Common Street Aug. 6, according to area news reports.
On Monday, Lynn resident Cody Smith, 31, was arraigned for murder in Lynn District Court for the death of Fitchburg resident Rafael Gonzalez Cruz, 52, according to Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker.
Lynn Police responded to a call at approximately 6:18 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, and found Cruz with apparent trauma, pronouncing him deceased on scene, according to a release from Tucker.
Before the Hon. Leo Fama in Lynn District Court on Monday, Smith pleaded not guilty and was ordered held without bail.
Assistant District Attorney Caitlin Shugrue is prosecuting the case on behalf of the commonwealth. Smith was represented by attorney Thomas Burke. Smith is scheduled to return to court for a probable cause hearing on September 30.
The incident was investigated by the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to Tucker’s office, the Lynn Police Department, and the Massachusetts Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
All suspects and defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
-Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker.
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