Missing Phoenix man found dead near rock quarry

PHOENIX — Phoenix Police detectives are working to determine how a Phoenix man who went missing died, authorities said in a press release Tuesday night.

Marcus Freiberger, 45, was reported missing on March 14. Investigators were unable to determine his whereabouts and found no evidence that he wasn’t a victim to any crime at the time.

Police officers responded to a call at a rock quarry near 15th Avenue and Broadway Road where they found a body on March 19, authorities said.

The medical examiner’s office was able to later identify the body as Freiberger.

His case is considered a death investigation and is pending results from the medical examiner’s office, authorities said.

Phoenix Police is seeking the public’s assistance for anyone who has knowledge regarding Freiberger’s disappearance and death.

Witnesses are encouraged to call CrimeStop at (602)262-6151, or Silent Witness if they wish to remain anonymous at (480) WITNESS.

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