The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of Michael Darren Coburn, 59, of Whitakers.  

Lieutenant Shane Guyant said coon hunters discovered Coburn in a wooded area near Bellamy Lake and Bellamy Mill roads in the Enfield area.

He was positively identified late Monday through fingerprints.

The sheriff’s office said it is investigating the death as suspicious and is awaiting a medical examiner’s report.

Guyant said it has not been determined how long Coburn had been in the woods. He had not been reported missing.

Anyone with information related to the death of Coburn is encouraged to report what they know anonymously to the Halifax County Crimestoppers by calling 252-583-4444 or online at this link