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Aquarium developer James Bissett found dead

Originally published: December 15, 2011 11:29 AM
Updated: December 15, 2011 10:12 PM
By STACEY ALTHERR stacey.altherr@newsday.com

An undated file photo of James Bissett.

Photo credit: David Pokress | An undated file photo of James Bissett.

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James Bissett, the developer of the Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center and a local Republican stalwart, was found dead in his car Wednesday evening in a Mattituck park.

Foul play is not suspected, Southold Town Police Chief Martin Flatley said Thursday.

Bissett, 48, was found dead in his car about 6 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park on Peconic Bay Boulevard in Mattituck, police...

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