Lincoln police identify man found dead in Oak Creek

Authorities say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 2:50pm

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Lincoln police have identified a 46-year-old man, Andrew Marr, who was found dead in Oak Creek on Tuesday. Officers were called to the creek near the Sandhills Global Youth Complex around 12:52 p.m. after workers with the Lower Platte Natural Resources District spotted the body in the water. A preliminary investigation suggests the body had been in the water for some time, but police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.

Why it matters

The discovery of a body in a local waterway is always concerning, but Lincoln police have stated there are no suspicious circumstances, suggesting this may have been an accidental or natural death. The investigation will aim to determine the exact cause and timeline of the man's passing.

The details

According to police, officers were called to Oak Creek near the Sandhills Global Youth Complex around 12:52 p.m. on Tuesday after workers with the Lower Platte Natural Resources District spotted a body in the water. Authorities have identified the deceased as 46-year-old Andrew Marr. A preliminary investigation indicates the body had been in the water for some time, but police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.

  • Police were called to the scene around 12:52 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2026.
  • The body was discovered by workers with the Lower Platte Natural Resources District.

The players

Andrew Marr

A 46-year-old man found dead in Oak Creek.

Lower Platte Natural Resources District

The organization whose workers spotted the body in the creek.

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What’s next

An autopsy has been ordered to determine the exact cause of death.

The takeaway

While the discovery of a body is always concerning, Lincoln police have stated there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding this incident, suggesting it may have been an accidental or natural death. The investigation will aim to provide more clarity on the timeline and cause of the man's passing.