Partially decomposed body found inside car at Philadelphia auto shop

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Saturday, January 27, 2024
Partially decomposed body found inside car at Philadelphia auto shop

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police are investigating a disturbing discovery at an auto shop in Southwest Philadelphia.

A partially decomposed body was found in the trunk of a silver Nissan at the shop on the 2300 block of South 63rd Street on Friday afternoon.

The remains are believed to be those of a man in his 30s.

Police say there were no visible signs of trauma, but a cause of death has not yet been determined.

The car was stolen, according to the mechanics.

Police have not released the name of the victim.

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