Mystery man found dead in Chelsea identified: DA

The man found on Cottage Street this Sunday has been identified as a Chelsea resident, the Suffolk County district attorney’s office reported.

Alex Perez, 34, also known as Alex Perez-Lapop, was found unresponsive by police at 83 Cottage St. around 5 a.m. Sunday. He was taken to Whidden Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Perez’s body reportedly showed no signs of trauma but an autopsy has been ordered.

If you have any information regarding the death of Alex Perez, you’re encouraged to call the Suffolk County State Police Detective Unit at 617-727-8817 or Chelsea Police detectives at 617-466-4805.

You may also call the 24-hour CrimeStoppers tip line at 617-466-4880.

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