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Man found dead behind shed in Portsmouth, ruled as homicide victim

Sissel, 36, was found dead behind a shed in Portsmouth, Ohio (Courtesy/Portsmouth Police Department)

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (WCMH) — A homicide investigation is underway in Portsmouth after a man’s body was found behind a shed Saturday afternoon, per police.

Chad Sissel, 36, of Portsmouth was found at the 1200 block of Linden Avenue behind a shed. Police say they received a call just before 5 p.m. and once on the scene pronounced Sissel dead.


Authorities ruled in its initial investigation that the man died in a homicide. Anyone with information is asked to contact Portsmouth police at 740-354-1600.