MEMPHIS, Tenn. — UPDATE (12/20/21):
Police identified the person whose body was found in a suitcase near Pine Street and Eastmoreland Ave. on Dec. 12.
READ MORE: Residents in disbelief after a body is discovered inside of a suitcase
The victim was positively identified as 63-year-old Bruce Jeffries.
Police said the investigation is ongoing.
The victim was positively identified as Bruce Jeffries, 63. The investigation is ongoing. https://t.co/ARxYcPbTVm
— Memphis Police Dept (@MEM_PoliceDept) December 20, 2021
ORIGINAL STORY (12/17/21):
Memphis police responded to a suspicious call in Midtown on Sunday, Dec. 12 and what they found was very unique.
When officers got to the area of Pine Street and Eastmoreland Avenue, they discovered a suitcase behind a dumpster.
A body was found inside the suitcase, police said.
Preliminary information indicated that the deceased victim was struck with an object by a known suspect.
No arrests have been made at this time, and the investigation is ongoing.
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