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Missing Highlands Ranch Teen Parker Preisser Found Dead

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (CBS4) - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says a missing teenager was found dead Friday night. Parker Preisser, 17, was reported missing after he did not show up to a school event Thursday.

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Parker Preisser (credit: Douglas County Sheriff's Office)

Preisser was found dead in his car Friday night in Arvada. Investigators said they do not suspect foul play.

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