TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Nexstar’s NEWS10 has learned exclusive information that a man who went missing from Mechanicville is the person Troy police found dead in an abandoned house Friday night.

The Troy Police Department has now picked up the case of 41-year-old Daniel Murphy, who had been missing since Wednesday. Murphy last contacted family March 8, but failed to show up to work and hadn’t been heard from since.

Troy Assistant Chief of Police Steven Barker confirmed Murphy was found dead around 7 p.m. in an abandoned house near 8th and Hoosick streets. It took time to confirm his identity.

Mechanicville Police Chief William Rabbit confirmed to NEWS10 that Murphy’s missing persons case has been closed and his family has been notified.

Troy police said his death is not considered suspicious at this time.

Murphy is said to have a history of addiction, and his family previously told police they were concerned he may have relapsed. Troy police say they are waiting for an autopsy and toxicology results as the investigation remains ongoing.

Information is limited at this time and NEWS10 will continue to provide updates at NEWS10.com.