(WSB Radio) Atlanta police believe a person found dead in a burning car was alive when they were stuffed into the trunk.
Cops were called to the AutoZone, on Cascade Avenue, at about 2:30 this morning, on a call of a car on fire. Firefighters doused the flames, and discovered the body.
It was burned beyond recognition, and it is not known if it was a man or a woman.
Detectives say the four-door car's distinguishing features are all burned, and they cannot even identify the make and model.
As for the victim, the medical examiner has been called in to help with the identification.
What others are saying
- My Step DadI'm still hurting like it was I miss you so much, Ron. I pray everday justice will be served.
- Needless tragic end to a life taken much to soon. Poor guy had it rough all his life and didnt desreve to have it end this way.
- body foundi know him he was a decent guy down on his luck he lived in stockbridge ga
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