2 arrested after body found in plastic storage bin inside Philadelphia home

Monday, May 13, 2019
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police have arrested two people living in the home where a man was discovered dead in a plastic bin.

Investigators found what is believed to be the body of 70-year-old Robert Derer on the 1600 block of Fillmore Street in Frankford last Thursday.
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Robert Derer



Andrew Ciaccia, 25, and Vanessa Pena, 21, are now under arrest.
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They are charged with abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence and obstructing justice.

The homicide investigation continues.

2 arrested after body found in plastic storage bin in Frankford. Jim Gardner has more on Action News at 6 p.m. on May 13, 2019.

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