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Decomposed Body Discovered in Mission Field, Police Investigating
Authorities in Mission are probing the circumstances surrounding a body found in a field, with the identity and cause of death yet to be determined
Published April 06 2024
Mission Police are currently investigating a decomposed body that was discovered in a field this afternoon. The unsettling find was reported by a local resident passing through the 200 block of South Bryan Road, who promptly called 911 around 12:30 p.m.
According to police investigators, the body is estimated to have been in the field for approximately two to three weeks. However, the identity of the deceased, including whether it is a male or female, remains unknown at this time. Authorities are also uncertain about the presence of foul play and are diligently gathering leads to uncover the truth.
“We’re speaking to neighbors and people that have seen this person, who might be a male,” stated a police representative. There is speculation that the deceased could be a homeless individual, as witnesses have reported seeing a man with a shopping cart in the vicinity. Notably, a shopping cart was found near the body by the police.
An autopsy has been ordered to determine the cause of death and provide further insights into this mysterious case. Mission PD is urging anyone with information that could help resolve this case to come forward and contact the Crime Stoppers hotline at 956-581-8477.
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Mission Police are currently investigating a decomposed body that was discovered in a field this afternoon. The unsettling find was reported by a local resident passing through the 200 block of South Bryan Road, who promptly called 911 around 12:30 p.m.
According to police investigators, the body is estimated to have been in the field for approximately two to three weeks. However, the identity of the deceased, including whether it is a male or female, remains unknown at this time. Authorities are also uncertain about the presence of foul play and are diligently gathering leads to uncover the truth.
“We’re speaking to neighbors and people that have seen this person, who might be a male,” stated a police representative. There is speculation that the deceased could be a homeless individual, as witnesses have reported seeing a man with a shopping cart in the vicinity. Notably, a shopping cart was found near the body by the police.
An autopsy has been ordered to determine the cause of death and provide further insights into this mysterious case. Mission PD is urging anyone with information that could help resolve this case to come forward and contact the Crime Stoppers hotline at 956-581-8477.
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