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Charred body found in trunk of burning car

Officials are investigating after a body was found in the trunk of a burning car. (Credit: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer)
Officials are investigating after a body was found in the trunk of a burning car. (Credit: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer)
By Ellen Eldridge
July 10, 2017

Officials found a body in the trunk of a flaming car Monday morning, the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer reported.

Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan told the newspaper the man was “charred beyond recognition,” and that it is impossible to determine his identity at this time.

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