Man found dead in church courtyard

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NEWBURGH – Police are investigating the death of a man whose body
was found in the courtyard pathway of St. Mary’s Church in Newburgh.

City Police responded to a call of a man down at 8:38 a.m. Tuesday near
180 South Street.

They found Stephen Sampson, 28, of Newburgh, dead on the ground.

Police said preliminary investigation uncovered no evidence of external
injuries.

A joint investigation is underway by the Newburgh Police and Orange County
District Attorney’s Office.

Anyone with information is asked to call city police at 845-561-3131.

 




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