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Bodies of 2 men found behind trash bin

Authorities suspect they died of drug overdose

The bodies of two men were found near the border of Roxbury and the South End Monday afternoon, and police believe they died of an apparent drug overdose, authorities said.

A person who works in a nearby building discovered the bodies behind a trash ­receptacle at the rear of an apartment complex at 599 ­Columbus Ave. at 2:47 p.m., said Boston police spokeswoman Cheryl Fiandaca.

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I will pray for these men who had to seek out drugs to kill the pain in their lives. We need more drug education and treatment centers.