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Los Angeles police are investigating a grim discovery after a decomposing body was found in the trunk of a Tesla at a Hollywood impound lot.
The vehicle had been towed from a city street two days prior. On Monday, employees at the impound lot reported a foul odor emanating from the car, leading to the shocking find.
Authorities confirmed the body was located in the front trunk of the Tesla and was already in a state of decomposition. The condition of the remains is expected to complicate efforts to identify the victim and determine the cause of death.
While the investigation is still in its early stages, police are currently treating the case as a homicide. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner will play a crucial role in determining the official manner of death.
Investigators plan to interview the Tesla’s registered owner and any other individuals potentially connected to the case. The owner’s identity has not been released to the public.