In Florida (USA), human remains were found in three suitcases floating on the surface of the water on Friday July 21, 2023. The first shipment was found by police in a waterway off Delray Beach in Palm Beach County.
A short time later, two more suitcases were found nearby, according to reports American television channel WPTV .
A middle-aged white woman
A witness called 911 to report the object around 4 p.m. that day. The victim’s body was immediately taken to the medical examiner’s office.
During a press conference held on Monday, July 24, a spokesperson for the Delray Beach Police Department said: “Isolated Incident”.
Preliminary findings suggest the victim is a white or Hispanic woman between the ages of 35 and 55. She is about 1.60m tall, has brown hair and wears a floral tank top, as well as a black undershirt and black shorts that come down to her midriff.
Local police appeal for witnesses
According to post-mortem results, the suitcases containing the body were thrown into the water in the early hours of July 17 and 20. The local police chief then launched an appeal for witnesses: “We are asking for help from the community and anyone with information about this case.”, he announced. And mention: “No information is too small.”
Residents and businesses in Delray Beach are being asked by authorities to check their CCTV footage and provide any information that may assist law enforcement in this case. “We urge you to be especially cautious of unusual vehicles or people, especially anyone carrying or moving luggage.”, emphasized a police sergeant. At this time, none of the missing persons reports appear to match the description of the woman found in the suitcases.
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