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Missing man last seen at Duke Raleigh found dead in Va.

A Franklin County man who had been the subject of Silver Alert earlier this week was found dead in Virginia, authorities said Friday.

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Silver Alert issued for Franklin County man
FRANKLIN COUNTY, N.C. — A Franklin County man who had been the subject of Silver Alert earlier this week was found dead in Virginia, authorities said Friday.

Roy Stephenson Jr., 75, was last seen Wednesday at Duke Raleigh Hospital. He was found, along with his vehicle, later that night in Halifax County, Virginia.

Authorities there said there was no indication of foul play.

Stephenson's vehicle was found stuck in the mud and he was beside it, according to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office.

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