Foul play suspected in death of man found in Conroe

Foul play is now suspected after a man's body was found in a ditch early Monday morning, according to authorities. 

The Conroe Police Department said officers were dispatched to a welfare check in the 600 block of South 10th Street. 

Police said a passerby reported finding a lifeless male in the ditch just off the roadway. 

The victim has been identified Diedrik Ivan Cavil, 59, of Conroe. 

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Authorities said the next of kin has been notified. 

If you have any information regarding this case, you're asked to contact Det. Bret Irvine at (936) 522-3257 or by e-mail at birvine@cityofconroe.org. 

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