Australian homicide investigation called off after ‘body’ turns out to be lifelike doll
A homicide investigation in Australia was abruptly halted when a 'body' found in a suitcase was identified as a lifelike doll.
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The Australian public and law enforcement have been spared the trauma of a homicide investigation. The discovery of a 'body' in a suitcase near Goulburn prompted an immediate response. The investigation was called off after police determined the 'body' was a sex doll.
The doll was described as having 'bruises and grazes', which initially led investigators to believe it was a human victim. The doll's realistic appearance and injuries are the only evidence that has been publicly disclosed. The circumstances surrounding how the doll ended up in the suitcase remain unclear.
The investigation is closed, but the public may still wonder how such a realistic doll came to be discarded in this manner.
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Coverage (8)
- Homicide Investigation Called Off After ‘Body’ Found Stuffed in Suitcase Is Revealed to Be ‘Life-Like Doll’ People.com · 13h ago
- Suspected human remains found in dumped suitcase turn out to be 'lifelike doll' WKRC · 13h ago
- Police said a body was found in a suitcase. It turned out to be a sex doll SMH.com.au · 13h ago
- ‘Body’ found in suitcase near Goulburn was actually lifelike doll with ‘bruises and grazes’ The Guardian · 13h ago
- Police believe 'body' found in suitcase by road was a sex doll abc.net.au · 13h ago
- Grim Discovery Wasn't So Grim After All Newser · 13h ago
- Australian homicide investigation called off after ‘body’ turns out to be lifelike doll NBC News · 13h ago
- 'Body in suitcase' found in Australia turns out to be lifelike doll BBC · 16h ago
Quick answers
What prompted the homicide investigation?
The discovery of a 'body' in a suitcase near Goulburn led police to initiate a homicide investigation.
Why was the investigation called off?
The investigation was called off after police determined that the 'body' was actually a lifelike sex doll.
What was the condition of the doll?
The doll had 'bruises and grazes', which initially led investigators to believe it was a human victim.
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